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How Police Determine Possible DUI Offender

Reader’s Question:
While I was driving home one night here in Palm Beach, Florida, I noticed a car was pulled over by an officer. I later found out that the driver was stopped because of a DUI suspicion. How can a police officer tell that the driver’s judgment is impaired by observing the driver’s behavior?
Lacey
Palm Beach, [...]

How Effective Is DUI Field Sobreity Test?

Reader’s Question:
Is it true that even sober people would fail the field sobriety tests if they try to take it? All of the people I know here in Palm Beach, Florida who have been arrested for DUI have failed these tests.
Renzie
Palm Beach, FL
There are a lot of field sobriety tests that are being used by [...]

What Are The Fees Involve In DUI Conviction In Florida?

Reader’s Question:
My brother is accused of DUI here in Palm Beach, Florida and I heard that he would have to pay some fees until the case is resolved. What kind of fee is this and aside from the fees and court fines, what other financial aspect of the case does he have to worry about?
Edmund
Palm [...]

Is DUI Intoxilyzer 8000 Inaccurate?

Reader’s Question:
I heard from someone here in Palm Beach, Florida that there are things that can lead into the inaccuracy of the Intoxilyzer 8000 that is used as a breath test machine in DUI cases. What are the reasons that can cause an inaccurate result of the Intoxilyzer 8000?
Janice
Palm Beach, FL
If the Intoxilyzer 8000 is [...]

How Long Is The Jail Time For DUI Conviction In Florida

Reader’s Question:
Hi, I’m taking time in studying DUI as it is required in my schooling here in Palm Beach, Florida. My question is very simple, if a person will be convicted for DUI, how long would the mandatory jail time be?
Beverly
Palm Beach, FL
If a person, for example, who lives in Palm Beach, Florida, has more [...]

DUI Arrest- How Important Is Miranda Warnings?

Reader’s Question:
I’m very much curious about the Miranda Warnings relating to DUI cases especially here in Palm Beach, Florida. In case there was a traffic accident and it turned out to be a case of DUI, how important would the Miranda Warnings be?
Jenny
Palm Beach, FL
In such situation that a person is arrested for DUI Palm [...]

What Are The DUI Symptoms Of Intoxication In Florida?

Reader’s Question:
I have heard a lot of cases about DUI here in Palm Beach, Florida especially regarding DUI arrests. What are these so-called symptoms of intoxication that can be caused by things other than alcohol?
Nash
Palm Beach, FL
Police officers in a DUI arrest often claim to have observed certain “objective symptoms of intoxication” on the person [...]

Do I Need To Get A DUI Lawyer Before Taking Breath Test In Florida?

Reader’s Question:
The law really confuses me and even if I know that it’s far from happening, I still feel the urge to ask this question. If I will be arrested for DUI in Palm Beach, Florida, do I have the right to a lawyer before I decide whether or not to take a breath or [...]

DUI School – Does It Include Alcohol Treatment?

Reader’s Question:
I have a recent charge for DUI in Palm Beach, Florida and I was told that I have to go to a DUI school. Does this mean that I would also need to have an alcohol assessment and treatment?
Cali
Palm Beach, FL
After your DUI arrest in Palm Beach, Florida, you might be assumed to have [...]

DUI Checkpoint- Is This Allowed In Palm Beach?

Reader’s Question:
I was arrested for DUI in Palm Beach, Florida at a DUI checkpoint and I am still confused about the legality of this kind of checkpoint. Does the law really allow this kind of a traffic stop?
Brian
Palm Beach, FL
DUI checkpoints are extensively used by law enforcement officers around the country today. At present, the [...]