During a DUI/DWI investigation in St. Augustine, the arresting officer will request that the driver provide a breath sample. The breath alcohol test and/or refusal to submit to such test must be “incidental to a lawful arrest.” The driver will usually be in handcuffs at this point. If the driver refuses to submit, the officer… Continue reading Breath Alcohol Tests for DUI In Florida
Read MoreMost people arrested for DUI/DWI in St. Augustine are stopped while driving a vehicle. However, in some cases, the vehicle may already be stopped when the officer arrives on the scene. If the vehicle engine is not on and running, the officer will have to prove that the defendant had actual physical control of the… Continue reading Florida DUI and the Element of Actual Physical Control
Read MoreFlorida’s move over law (Florida Statutes section 316.126) has been on the books for several years now. But big changes effective in 2024 have some drivers getting stopped by the police for what they thought was not against the rules of the road. Law enforcement in St. Johns County frequently stops drivers for violations of… Continue reading Florida’s Move Over Law Has Drivers Switching Lanes
Read MoreIf you need an attorney to fight a Driving Under the Influence case in St. Augustine, Florida or surrounding areas contact Mydock Law at (904) 864-3002 for a free consultation. We defend many DUI cases in St. Johns County. Attorney Travis Mydock is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law as recognized by The Florida… Continue reading Florida DUI Arrest Procedures
Read MoreEveryone enjoys a nice afternoon on the boat — but that fun outing on the boat can quickly turn bad if you are stopped for a “Vessel Safety Check” and the captain has been drinking alcohol. Most BUI/BWI cases in St. Johns County are investigated by officers with the Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission aka… Continue reading Florida Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Water Safety
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