Florida felony sentencing – you did the crime. How do they calculate the time? “Scoresheet” Basics – Florida Felony Sentencing – If you have ever faced Florida felony charges or been to court with someone who has, you have probably heard people talking about their “score” or “the scoresheet.” What on earth is a scoresheet? […]

First DUI? Don’t miss a day of driving! One of the biggest concerns people have after being arrested for their first DUI is whether they will be able to keep driving. I could not imagine having to go weeks or months without being allowed to drive. The Florida panhandle is not the “big city.” We […]

The Expungement Process in Escambia County – Cantonment > Navarre Precisely what is the Expungement Process? Just because the police arrested you does not mean you did anything wrong. In many cases, the prosecutor dumps the case once they have a chance to review it. While the government may have dropped the case, that does […]

Can I get a DUI without driving in Escambia County – Cantonment > Navarre? I GOT A DUI, BUT I WASN’T DRIVING! After a few too many beers at the sports bar during the Ironbowl the other weekend, you decide to do the right thing, not drive home. Yet. You choose to take a nap […]

Is it possible to get a DUI from your prescription pills? A DUI from your prescription pills??? When I say DUI, what is the first thing you think of? Drinking and driving, right? Well, alcohol is not the only way someone can commit DUI in Florida. I remember talking with a family member a few […]

What you need to know about DUI checkpoints in the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton & Navarre areas DUI CHECKPOINTS There is no question that DUI checkpoints can be an advantage when attempting to get drunk drivers off the road. Generally, checkpoints are set up around holidays or “drinking” events, when many people attend parties or […]

The DUI breathalyzer: to blow or not to blow, that is the question The DUI breathalyzer test One of the most frequent questions that I get from people is probably: “If I’m arrested for DUI, should I provide a breath sample?” The answer is it depends. Shocking, right – never a straight answer from a […]

Do I have to do field sobriety exercises? Should I? You left your friend’s house after the Superbowl party. A bunch of good friends. Funny commercials. Chips and dip. Pizza. Hot wings. And, of course, some cold beers. You were there for a few hours, ate and drank, but felt okay to drive when the […]

Don’t let them use “Bloodshot Eyes” against you in a DUI Case! If you have been arrested for DUI, there is nearly a 100% chance that the report says that your eyes were red, watery, and bloodshot. The police are trained to include that language in their DUI reports; you better believe they do it. […]