Florida laws can bring harsh punishments for people who get behind the wheel while intoxicated. A conviction can lead to jail time, expensive fines and complications. Drunk driving is serious, yet many people overlook the serious nature of drugged driving. When a...
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What are per se laws, and what do they mean for your DUI case?
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Mar 12, 2018 | Blog
In Florida, a drunk driving arrest can lead to penalties that will have a detrimental impact on your life for years to come. State laws regarding DUIs are strict, and you understand there is much at stake. If you are currently facing these serious charges,...
Defending yourself after a drug-related DUI
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Feb 10, 2018 | Blog
Criminal charges can change your life, regardless of how minor they seem. In Florida, drivers charged with DUI could face a myriad of serious consequences, and those facing drug-related DUI would be wise to take quick action to defend their interests and build a...
Addiction may lead you down a rocky path that ends in arrest
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog
It is not unusual for individuals to question how they ended up in certain situations. In some cases, people may have made a poor decision that had a domino effect that resulted in their landing in serious predicaments. Unfortunately, in cases of drug addiction, it...
Will you need an ignition interlock device to get to work?
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog
Facing DUI charges in Florida or elsewhere is definitely no small matter. You may think back on the day police arrested you and wonder if it was all worth it or if you'd have been much better off choosing non-alcoholic beverages when you dined with friends that night....
It’s my first DUI in Florida. What is going to happen?
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Nov 13, 2017 | Blog
Facing criminal charges of any kind can be overwhelming. This is especially true when you are facing a drunk driving charge for the first time and are unsure of what will happen and what you should do next. Florida drivers charged with a first-time DUI could still...
Drug convictions could derail student financial aid
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Oct 11, 2017 | Blog
As a Florida Gulf Coast University student, you likely enjoy many of the activities that come along with your education. You may make new friends, attend events, learn interesting subjects and find out more about yourself during these formative years. Of course,...
The ammunition in your carry-on bag may trigger big problems
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog
Florida airports are often crowded, busy places and you may have experienced a time or two when you barely boarded your flight on time because of delays at the check-in counter or security checkpoint. When you're trying to reach your destination on time, you may get a...
A fake ID can mean real trouble
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog
For many young people, summer is over, and they have already returned to their colleges and universities to resume their studies. College is a heady time, full of new opportunities and freedom they may not have had at home. You may remember your own college days well...
A DUI checkpoint can be a turning point
On behalf of Ringsmuth, Day & O’Halloran, PLLC | Jul 12, 2017 | Blog
You see the signs and lights ahead and realize you are stuck. There is a DUI roadblock, and you can't turn back. Maybe you had a couple of beers earlier in the evening, and you're sure police will smell it on your breath. If they do, what will happen? Will they arrest...
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