A first DUI arrest is disorienting, and most of what happens in the following days runs on a faster clock than people expect. Two separate processes start at the same time, and one of them moves regardless of what happens with the criminal case. License suspension starts at arrest: an administrative suspension can begin immediately,
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This is one of the more serious situations a person can face after a crash, and it deserves a direct, honest answer. Florida treats impairment and leaving the scene as two distinct offenses, and understanding how they interact shapes what comes next. Two separate charges: DUI and leaving the scene are prosecuted independently, not combined
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Feeling as if you are being accused of something, whether or not any charge has yet been filed, is disorienting. The instinct is commonly to wait and see what happens next. In Florida, waiting is commonly the wrong call, and the reason is more detailed than most people expect. No requirement to warn you yet:
Frequently Asked Questions Did a judge truly rule Florida’s red light camera law unconstitutional? Yes, in one particular case. On March 3, 2026, a Broward County judge dismissed a red light camera citation after finding that Florida’s enforcement framework unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proof onto vehicle owners. The ruling does not strike down the
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Frequently Asked Questions What does Trenton’s Law change in Florida? Refusing a breath or urine test after a DUI arrest is now a crime the first time it happens, not just a license suspension. House Bill 687, known as Trenton’s Law and codified as Chapter 2025-121, Laws of Florida, took effect October 1, 2025, and
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Frequently Asked Questions What does the Officer Jason Raynor Act do? SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, took effect immediately upon Governor DeSantis signing it on June 16, 2026, rather than waiting for the usual July 1 or October 1 effective date most new Florida laws carry. It increases penalties for violent offenses against
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Frequently Asked Questions What does SB 212 restrict? Florida’s SB 212, now Chapter 2026-17, Laws of Florida, amends Fla. Stat. § 775.215 to prohibit a person convicted of specified sexual offenses involving a victim younger than 16 from residing within 1,000 feet of a public swimming pool, effective July 1, 2026. That distance already applied
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Most criminal cases in this country end in a plea, not a trial. Whether a plea is the right choice depends on your case, and the decision deserves the same scrutiny people generally reserve for a trial they never end up having. Frequently Asked Questions What is a plea deal? A plea deal is an
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An arrest alone, even without a conviction, can appear on a standard background check. This surprises a lot of people, who assume convictions alone show up. Frequently Asked Questions What generally appears on a background check after an arrest? Arrest records are public in Florida, meaning an arrest, the charges filed, and the disposition of
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I was under the influence. I did take the item. I was speeding, or driving recklessly, or I had too many drinks before getting behind the wheel. These are the things people are afraid to say to their own attorney because they assume admitting them ends any chance at a defense. It does not work
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