This article explains the affect an out-of-state DUI arrest will have on your Florida license.

Drugs, both legal and illegal, can remain in a user's system long after he or she has consumed them. The type of the sample analyzed makes a difference in the accuracy and reliability of any attempt to link the presence of a chemical or controlled substance in a person's body with impairment. A hair analysis will be the least reliable in connecting use and impairment, urinalysis is more reliable than hair analysis, and blood analysis is the most reliable method. This is because substances are in and out of the blood stream relatively quickly, longer in urine, and still longer in hair.

Pre-trial diversion is a program offered to most non-violent first-offenders by the State Attorney's in order to help them rehabilitate and avoid a criminal record.

There are three factors you should consider before hiring a lawyer to fight your DUI case. They are described in this article.

The ignition interlock device, or IID, is a breath alcohol measuring device that is connected to the ignition system in your car. If you are convicted of certain DUI offenses in Florida, you will be required to have one installed in your vehicle in order to secure a hardship or business purpose l...

DUI (driving under the influence) is a serious offense anywhere in the world. In Florida, a first-time offender can receive fines and court costs on average of $1,200.00, up to 6 months in Jail, a license suspension of up to 1 year, and more. If you are stopped by the police, be courteous and ca...

The holiday season is a time of great joy for many. But it can also be a time of grief and sadness for many others. While some folks have large families and groups of friends with whom they celebrate the holidays, others who have lost loved ones or are divorced find the holiday season a very lone...

I recently had a person convicted of her third DUI within ten years of at least one of her two prior convictions contact me about a potential promotion that would take her out of Florida. This would seem like great news for her. She's been sober for a year and her personal and professional life a...

Can I get a DUI on my bicycle? More and more people are riding their bikes to work; either as a way of ‘going green,' keeping fit, or because their license is suspended. No matter the reason, biking is becoming a favored mode of transport in Florida. One question that people frequently ask ...

Florida is known for its golf courses, and there are many individuals in the state who love to play golf. And drink. Did you know you can be arrested for driving a golf cart under the influence? That's right. If you have a blood or breath alcohol content (BAC) that is 0.08 or higher, you will be ...

The Consequences of an Underage DUI In the state of Florida, you are not allowed to consume alcohol if you are under the age of 21. If you are caught driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .02 percent or higher, you could face significant penalties. The Legal Penalties for Underage D...

Under Florida law, there exist circumstances when a Police Officer can request or even compel a driver to provide a blood sample for the purpose of testing its alcoholic content. Under some circumstances, you can even request your own independent blood test. The following details such circumstanc...

Need a Florida DUI attorney to help you? Contact Lloyd Golburgh. In order to convict you for DUI, the state of Florida will have to establish that you were driving, or ‘in actual physical control' of a vehicle. In order to do that, an officer must observe you in the vehicle with his or her own s...

Avoid making the common mistakes when pulled over in DUI inspection. Let Lloyd Golburgh help you. Getting pulled over and charged with DUI is quite stressful. Having a clear mindset and a solid plan helps to eliminate common mistakes people make when operating in the aftermath of a DUI arrest. H...

If you have been charged with a DUI, contact Golburgh Law today, to answer all your questions. After you are arrested for driving under the influence, regardless of whether or not you're innocent, you will be better off having the assistance of an experienced Florida DUI attorney. Choosing the r...

If you have been charged with a DUI, make sure the breathalyzer was accurate. Call us today! The legal limit for combining driving and blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08%.  At that BAC, Florida law presumes the driver to be legally impaired, and therefore guilty of DUI, or driving under the inf...

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you may be able to expunge your records. Contact us today! An arrest, whether it be for a Florida DUI or some other charge, can seem like something that will stick with you forever, no matter the disposition of the charges. However, it is possibl...

If you have been charged with a DUI, contact us today! As you drive home from an entertaining dinner with friends, you see the telltale flashing lights and signs indicating, “DUI checkpoint ahead.” Even though you had only one glass of wine, your heart jumps into your chest. DUI checkpoints are ...

If you have been charged with a DUI, contact us today! Anyone who's given any thought to the costs of being arrested and convicted of DUI knows that there will be fines, court costs, DUI school, probation, even jail time, and of course, attorney's fees. But have you any idea of the consequences ...

If you have been charged with a DUI, contact us today! You might be surprised by the number of times someone tells me, “I can't be DUI because I wasn't drunk, just on Xanax, which was prescribed by my doctor.” That's because a lot of drivers think DUI only applies to driving under the influence ...

Work with an experienced Florida DUI Attorney TODAY! If you have been charged with a DUI, contact us today! We all know that .08 is the legal limit, but most people don't know what it takes to get there. Weight and gender are factors that affect blood alcohol content (BAC), but there are many...

DUI: What are my options? If you have been charged with a DUI, you are undoubtedly asking, “What are my options?” You've already made an important choice by researching qualified DUI lawyers. You've got to try to figure out the difference between lawyers who take on a DUI case here or there and ...

If you have been charged with a DUI, contact us today. You have been charged with a DUI. After the initial shock wears off, you ask yourself, “What do I do now?” Great question. There are 5 vital steps to take if you are charged with a DUI. Write down exactly what happened. Your perspective o...