Category Archives: DUI
Can a Long‑Ago DUI Still Count Against You Today? How Old Convictions Come Back to Life
You did your time on that DUI years ago. Fines paid. Classes done. License suspension over. Your life should get back to normal, right? Maybe you’ve built a career, a family, a life that has nothing to do with the person you were back then. Then one night, you get pulled over again. Blue… Read More »
Can You Beat a DUI in Florida Without Going to Trial?
Being arrested for DUI in Florida does not automatically mean you’re guilty. Every case is unique, and in many situations, it’s possible to beat a DUI charge without ever stepping foot in a trial courtroom. But it requires a smart, tactical defense strategy and an attorney who knows exactly how to exploit weaknesses in… Read More »
How to Tell If a DUI Stop Was Illegal
You’re driving home, the blue lights flash behind you, and before you know it, you’re standing on the side of the road blowing into a breathalyzer. Most people assume that if they’re pulled over for DUI in Florida, the stop must have been legal. But here’s the truth: many DUI arrests start with illegal… Read More »
You Can Fail a DUI Test While Sober: Here’s Why
Imagine this: you’ve had zero drinks. No slurred words, no smell, with confidence you’ll pass any DUI test. Then you get pulled over. Forced to take a breathalyzer or chemical test. The result comes back over the legal limit. You swear to police officers you were sober. But they don’t believe you. Shockingly, many… Read More »
Can You Be Charged with a DUI for Taking Prescription Drugs in Florida?
Think DUI charges only come from booze? Think again. In Florida, you can get arrested for driving under the influence, even if you’re not drunk, just on prescribed medication. And the law isn’t lenient just because you followed your doctor’s orders. Bizarre, right? At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A., we’ve seen far too many… Read More »
Is DUI a Felony in Florida?
In Florida, your first or even second DUI ordinarily stays a misdemeanor. But slip up again or go a little too far—and suddenly you’re staring at a felony with serious consequences. At Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A., we’ve seen how quickly a “routine” DUI can escalate. Below, we’ll discuss the exact legal line between… Read More »
What Are the Penalties for a First-Time DUI in Florida?
It can happen in an instant. One moment, you’re driving home after dinner or a night out—and the next, you see flashing lights in the rearview mirror. A field sobriety test, a breathalyzer, and a few questions later, you’re in the back of a patrol car. For many people, a first DUI arrest is… Read More »