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7 Frequently Asked Questions in Florida DUI Cases

By Ron Chapman

1.  What do police officers look for before stopping  a driver who they think might be intoxicated?According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of the things that police officers should look for include: Driving more than 10 miles below the speed limit Almost striking another car on the road Weaving within one's lane of traffic Erratic braking Driving at night with headlights off 2.  What should I say if I'm stopped by an officer and he asks me if I've been drinking?Because it is not illegal under Florida DUI law to drink and drive, it is alright to tell a police officer that you've been drinking.  However, be careful not to say that you had only one or two beers if you actually drank more than that, the reason being that the breath-testing machine may later prove that you drank a lot more than just one or two beers...continue to full post

Full post as published by Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog on May 16, 2008 (boomark / email).