The good news is that many first-time DUI defendants in Florida do not serve jail time. Instead, courts often impose alternatives such as probation, fines, DUI school, community service, counseling, or ignition interlock requirements. Whether or not jail is part of the outcome depends on the circumstances of your arrest, the policies of the prosecutor’s office, […]
Category: Drunk Driving
DUI checkpoints are a common law enforcement tool in Broward County, particularly on weekends, holidays, or during special events like spring break. These checkpoints are designed to detect and deter impaired driving, but they operate differently from ordinary traffic stops. Unlike a typical DUI stop, you haven’t been pulled over for bad driving. At a […]
For licensed professionals, physicians and nurses, pilots, lawyers, real estate agents, financial advisors, executives, the real damage is often collateral: mandatory self-reporting to boards, public licensing records, credentialing or employment fallout, travel and insurance issues, and background checks that are flagged. Florida law makes these risks sharper than many realize because DUI adjudication cannot be […]
Florida law takes impaired driving very seriously, and even a first offense carries penalties that can change your life. Jail time, steep fines, the loss of your driver’s license, and a permanent criminal record are only the beginning. A conviction can affect your job, your insurance rates, and your ability to drive. At George Law, we know […]
If you were pulled over for DUI in Florida and decided not to blow into the breathalyzer, you may now be wondering whether you made the right choice and what comes next. Many drivers believe that refusing the test will help their case by denying the state hard proof of blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The […]
Secure Your Freedom With A George Law Criminal Defense Attorney In the complex world of criminal defense, having an experienced OWI lawyer is crucial for navigating the legal maze and safeguarding your rights. George Law is dedicated to providing aggressive representation to those accused of crimes in MI. Don’t risk your future by going it […]
If you’re over 21, you can technically have a specific level of alcohol in your system and still operate your vehicle lawfully. That is because the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers in Michigan and many other states in the U.S. is 0.08% for virtually all motorists. As a result of this ability […]
A new Michigan law making expungements available to those with a first-time offense of the state’s drunken-driving law went into effect this month. The bipartisan bills signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in August went into effect Saturday, opening the process this week to an estimated 200,000 non-repeat offenders. The law allows individuals convicted of a first-time drunken driving offense to […]
OWI vs. OWVI: What’s the Difference? At George Law, we meet with clients asking this same question on a daily basis. An OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), often referred to as a DUI in other jurisdictions, carries a heavier penalty than an OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired). If you’ve been charged with any kind of drinking […]
Usually, DUI in Michigan involves a complete loss of mental or physical faculties because of substance intoxication. This substance could be alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, or pretty much anything else. Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI) is a little different. To obtain a conviction under Michigan law, prosecutors must only show that the defendant was “visibly impaired […]