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The Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) of the Florida DHSMV has been busy writing memorandums explaining their interpretation of the administrative rules and how the rules apply to the new telephonic hearings. Please leave a comment if you disagree with our strategy or use a different strategy. Read the new rules carefully. It is not […]
Update on Friday, August 14, 2020: In DHSMV v. Edenfield, 58 So. 3d 904, 907 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011), the court held that witness may appear for the formal review hearing hearing by telephone. In DHSMV v. Bennett, 125 So. 3d 367, 369 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013), the court held that a party does not […]
It has always been difficult to get the DUI arrest videos from the Florida Highway Patrol. In many of these cases the defense attorney ends up filing a motion to compel the prosecutor to provide the video. The court then orders the prosecutor to provide the video within a certain number of days or face […]
Although the vast majority of DUI cases are charged as a misdemeanor, the answer to that question ultimately depends on a host of factors. In fact, we have counted at least 15 different ways that a DUI could be charged in Florida. Below is a quick summary of the statutory maximum penalties allowed under Florida […]
If you were arrested in Friday night’s DUI checkpoint in Brandon, Florida, give us a call to discuss your case. Many states have banned the use of checkpoints under their state constitution. In Florida, the use of DUI checkpoints are highly regulated by the courts. As a result, the checkpoints are highly ineffective at catching […]
At the Sammis Law Firm, our attorneys spend a lot of time at the Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) office, fighting DUI administrative suspensions. We believe that the formal review hearing to contest that administrative suspension is one of the most important parts of the DUI case. We also represent young people who are not […]
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Thursday, May 22, 2014, about Operation 3D Saturation. Although no checkpoints are scheduled, deputies will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this Memorial Day weekend. HCSO will also be using increased patrol units county wide from Friday, May 23, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. […]
If your license is suspended, revoked or canceled, you may still qualify for a Class E driver’s license that restricts driving for certain purposes. The Class E license can include either a C or D Restriction. The C Restriction is the “Business Purpose Only” license The D Restriction is the “Employment Purpose Only” license No […]
It’s back. A version of the 2012 bill introduced in the Florida House and Senate to change DUI in Florida to DWI was introduced again this year. This year it is called Florida House Bill 299 and Senate Bill 1118. Under the proposed legislation, instead of requiring the prosecutor to prove that a person was […]
After an arrest in Florida for DUI, the officer might take your driver’s license and issue you an “on the spot” administrative suspension. You only have ten (10) calendar days to protect your driver’s license and ability to drive. Some people might tell you to waive all your rights by going to the DHSMV to […]
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