The hidden costs of the “Florida DUI Arrest Contest,” a controversial competition among law enforcement agencies are being reported. While headlines tout awarded safety equipment, the reality reveals a staggering financial burden on citizens. This contest, incentivizing DUI arrests with prizes, has led to estimated costs exceeding $1.7 million, encompassing legal fees, fines, and soaring…
Continue reading ›DUI in a Tesla – What happens when an officer pulls over a self-driving car? Can the officer charge anyone with a DUI in a self-driving Tesla? Some Scholars have written about this and I thought we might review this issue. Tesla automobiles have an autopilot feature. It is not truly self-driving as Tesla has…
Continue reading ›DUI Diversion Program The Office of the State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit just developed their own DUI Diversion Program. Therefore, we will look at some of Florida’s already established DUI diversion programs. The 8th, 9th, 11th & 15th Circuit Courts all use DUI Diversion for a driver’s first DUI charge. Furthermore, each Circuit Court has different…
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