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Video: When people are facing a driving under the influence charge in Florida, fear and desperation can lead them to listen to some terrible advice. One of the most persistent and dangerous backroom rumors out there is that a DUI can be made to “go away” through a payoff or a bribe to a law enforcement officer, a judge, or a prosecutor.

Let’s be completely unequivocal: bribing a public official is a severe third-degree felony in Florida that carries a mandatory sentence of up to 5 years in state prison. No legitimate lawyer, ethical police officer, or honorable judge will ever participate in corruption.

Video – One of the most persistent and dangerous misconceptions about traffic laws is that you are completely safe from a driving under the influence conviction as long as your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) or breath-alcohol level remains below a 0.08.

Many drivers assume that 0.08 is a mandatory starting line for an arrest. However, under Florida law, this is simply not true. You can be pulled over, placed in handcuffs, and fully convicted of a DUI even if your chemical test results come back well below the statutory limit.

Video – Board-Certified criminal trial lawyer Casey Ebsary explains how Florida DUI laws apply everywhere within the state, including parking lots, gated communities, and private driveways.

Video – How to Save Your License After a DUI Arrest? Board-Certified criminal trial lawyer Casey Ebsary breaks down the mandatory 10-day rule to protect your driving privileges and apply for a Florida hardship license.

Video – Can You Drink While on Probation for DUI in Florida? Board-Certified criminal trial specialist Casey Ebsary explains how Florida DUI probation rules depend on the specific county of arrest, including strict alcohol bans and bar exclusions.

Video – How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Florida? Board-Certified criminal trial specialist Casey Ebsary exposes Florida’s 75-year traffic record retention policy and the statutory ban on sealing or expunging DUI convictions.

Video – Think every Florida DUI ends up in front of a jury? A Board-Certified criminal trial specialist breaks down the real odds of going to trial.

Video: Facing a lengthy 5-year, 10-year, or even a permanent driver’s license revocation in Florida is a life-altering experience. For many, losing the right to drive means losing their livelihood, straining family dynamics, and feeling completely disconnected. However, under Florida Statute § 322.271, the legislature has created a highly structured lifeline designed to help drivers earn back a restricted “Business Purpose Only” or “Employment Purposes Only” hardship license.

How Much Jail Time Do You Get for a DUI in Florida? Board-Certified criminal trial specialist Casey Ebsary breaks down Florida DUI jail sentences, detailing misdemeanor caps, 0.15 enhancements, minor passengers, and felony prison terms. You can review our complete strategic analysis of Florida sentencing guidelines and jail exposures by watching our video.

Video: Can You Be Arrested for DUI If You Pass Sobriety Tests or Are Under 0.08? Board-Certified criminal trial specialist Casey Ebsary explains why drivers can be arrested for a Florida DUI despite passing roadside exercises or testing under the 0.08 legal limit. You can review our full legal breakdown regarding roadside exercises and impairment limits by watching our video.