Violation of Probation in Florida: What Happens Next
A probation violation in Florida can lead to arrest without bond and a hearing in front of a judge, not a jury. Here is how the process works…
Read more →What Is a Withhold of Adjudication in Florida?
A withhold of adjudication means the judge did not formally convict you. Here is what that means for your record, for sealing, and for the cases where a…
Read more →What Happens at First Appearance in Hillsborough County?
If you are arrested and held in Hillsborough County, you see a judge within 24 hours. Here is what the judge decides at first appearance and how a…
Read more →Can a DUI Be Reduced to Reckless Driving in Florida?
Sometimes. Florida law blocks a reduced plea in some DUI cases, including when the breath or blood test was 0.15 or higher. Here is how a reduction works…
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I Was Arrested for DUI. What Happens to My License?
A DUI arrest starts two cases: the criminal case and a license case with a 10-day deadline. Here is how the license side works.
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Refusing a Breath Test in Florida: What Changed
Since October 1, 2025, refusing a breath or urine test after a DUI arrest is a crime by itself. Here is what that means.
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My First DUI: What the Process Looks Like
A plain walk-through of a first DUI case in Florida, from the arrest to the final result.
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