After a DUI arrest, you have 10 calendar days from the date you receive the notice of suspension or temporary permit (usually the arrest date) to request a formal review hearing with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Missing this deadline waives your right to challenge the administrative suspension of your […]
In Florida, a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is considered per se evidence of impairment under Florida Statute § 316.193. This means the prosecution uses that number alone to argue for a conviction. But this is not an automatic conviction. That number is a piece of scientific evidence, and it is only […]
In Florida, you have exactly 10 calendar days from the date of your DUI arrest to challenge the administrative suspension of your driver’s license. Missing this window results in an automatic suspension by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), regardless of the eventual outcome of your criminal case. A DUI arrest […]
A DUI arrest in Florida is not a single legal event. Instead, it instantly triggers two separate and simultaneous legal proceedings. 1. Criminal Case: handled in county court by the State Attorney’s Office, which seeks punishment like DUI fines or jail time. 2. Administrative Case: managed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor […]
If you have just been released after a DUI arrest in Tampa, you are facing two simultaneous legal battles: a criminal case in Hillsborough County court and an administrative case with the Florida DHSMV regarding your license. The most pressing deadline is the 10-day rule; failing to act within 10 days of your arrest results […]
Florida drivers need to pay close attention to a major change in state traffic law. In July 2025, Florida enacted a new criminal statute targeting extreme speeding behavior, commonly referred to as Florida’s Super Speeder Law. Officially codified as Florida Statute § 316.1922, this law creates a new offense known as dangerous excessive speeding. A […]
By Barry Taracks, Taracks & Associates If you’re involved in a minor arrest in Florida, a petty crime, a traffic stop, or showing up at court, you might think the consequences are limited to a misdemeanor or simple case. But the reality: thanks to ICE’s expanding role and local law-enforcement cooperation, even minor arrests and […]
By Barry Taracks, Taracks & Associates If you’re stopped for a suspected DUI in Florida and you’re asked to submit to a chemical or breath test, you used to have the option to refuse and just face an administrative driver’s license suspension. That has changed. The new law under Florida Statute 316.1932 makes a first-time […]
Under specific circumstances, you may be arrested by an out-of-jurisdiction officer in Florida. However, the arrest’s validity depends on strict legal rules like fresh pursuit laws and mutual aid agreements. Understanding whether an officer acted within their authority is a frustrating but critical part of a criminal case. The following legal insights from a criminal […]
Following a domestic violence charge, swift legal action takes place. It starts with an arrest, court-ordered conditions, and immediate limits on your freedom. The stakes are high, and even a single misstep at this stage can shape your future. Florida law gives police and prosecutors broad authority, often making the process feel impersonal and harsh […]