Articles Posted in DUI

Video: An arrest for driving under the influence instantly triggers an array of personal and legal complications. While most drivers immediately worry about potential jail time, court fines, or a suspended driver’s license, there is another immediate consequence that can completely disrupt your daily life: the physical loss of your vehicle.

Video: The state will aggressively deploy its resources to secure a conviction, but you do not have to face them undefended. As a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialist and former prosecutor, W.F. “Casey” Ebsary Jr. knows exactly how law enforcement builds these cases—and where they routinely make mistakes. We specialize in turning technical evidence flaws into powerful courtroom defenses.

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: Florida Statute § 316.1935 – Flee to Elude

Under Florida Statute § 316.1935, the prosecution can charge a driver with several escalating degrees of fleeing to elude, depending on the speed, the manner of driving, and whether an accident or injury occurs during the pursuit:

Basic Fleeing and Eluding (Third-Degree Felony): It is unlawful for an operator of any vehicle, having knowledge that they have been ordered to stop by a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle, to willfully refuse to stop or to flee. This basic charge carries up to 5 years in state prison and a mandatory fine of up to $5,000.

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.