Articles Tagged with Broward DUI defense lawyer

Driving under the influence typically means driving under the influence of alcohol.  However, F.S. 316.193 also provides that one could be found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs.  This includes illicit street drugs and prescription narcotics.

In the case of a DUI drugs in South Florida, it doesn’t matter if you have a valid prescription or not.  If you do not have valid prescription, and you have the drugs in your vehicle or on your person at the time of your arrest, you could also be charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, but it would not have bearing on your DUI drugs charge. Continue reading

According to a recent news report from TC Palm, Florida Representative Cary Pigman is now on probation after being convicted on DUI charges.  He pleaded no contest to a single charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.  He was not sentenced to any jail time, but he was sentenced instead to one year of probation.

He also has his driver’s license suspended for a period of six months and was ordered to pay a fine.  In his case, the fine was $500.  He was also ordered to complete 50 hours of community service and attend a traffic alcohol program with an emphasis on driving. Continue reading