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Can you get a Florida DUI without driving? Learn how actual physical control, key fobs, push-button ignition, and phone-as-key technology may affect your DUI case in Florida. Former prosecutor Casey Ebsary explains your options.

Here is a fair use summary of the Florida Driver License Handbook references to DUI charges in Florida. The official manuals can be downloaded for free from the official state website in English and in Spanish.

10 years ago I wrote a DUI Defense Book. Now, in The 10-Day Countdown, I break down exactly how to defend a Florida DUI case from the moment the handcuffs come off to the courtroom battle that follows.

YouTube VideoTitle: Florida E-Bike Laws Explained by Tampa Attorney Casey Ebsary Florida E-Bike Laws: Frequently Asked Questions Electric bicycles have become increasingly popular throughout Tampa Bay and across Florida. I regularly receive questions from clients who want to know whether an e-bike is treated like a bicycle, whether they need a driver’s license, and what…

When Tampa and St. Petersburg law enforcement throw the checkered flag on a street race, don’t make your next stop in court alone. Police are cracking down—not just on racers, but on spectators too. If you were at the scene on Fourth Street N, Courtney Campbell Parkway, or Gandy Boulevard, you may already be a target.

Video: If you were arrested for DUI in Tampa, Florida, the decisions you make in the first few days can affect your license, your criminal case, your insurance, your employment, and even your freedom. A DUI arrest does not automatically mean a conviction. Police officers make mistakes. Breath testing machines fail. Traffic stops can be challenged. Evidence can be suppressed.

Video: A recent Florida boating under the influence case highlights an important issue in marine law enforcement investigations: when does a routine boating safety encounter become a criminal detention requiring additional legal justification?

Can you go to jail for speeding in Florida? : Why 115 MPH is Now a Criminal Gamble in Florida Can you go to jail for speeding in Florida? The high-speed collision involving former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has dominated national conversation, but for Florida drivers, it serves as a critical warning. In the video,…

If you’ve been out enjoying the nightlife in Downtown St. Petersburg, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, or Dunedin, you should know that law enforcement often targets these popular areas for DUI enforcement. Bars like Jannus Live, Shephard’s Beach Resort, and Dunedin Brewery are all in zones where police presence is high—especially during weekends and events. We also have collected and map DUI arrest data for Hillsborough County.

Video: The article highlights a reality many drivers do not fully appreciate: a high-speed stop in Florida can rapidly evolve from a traffic matter into a serious criminal investigation. Once allegations involving controlled substances or firearms are added, the stakes increase dramatically.