Articles Posted in St. Petersburg

Video: In Florida, pushing the limits of speed is no longer just a traffic ticket — it’s a criminal offense. Under Florida Statute § 316.1922, known as the “Super Speeder Law,” drivers clocked 50 MPH or more over the limit or 100 MPH and above face mandatory court, fines, and even jail.

Video: A DUI arrest in the Tampa Bay area is more than a simple traffic ticket; it is a life-altering event that initiates a complex series of legal, administrative, and scientific challenges. For those facing these charges, the path forward is often obscured by confusing terminology and high-stakes deadlines. This guide is designed to serve as a comprehensive roadmap, synthesizing decades of legal expertise into a single, actionable resource.

Video: Is the Intoxilyzer 8000 accurate? Learn how observation rules, software revisions, and calibrations can impact a Florida DUI breath result.

Video – Can You Be Arrested for a DUI Even If You Passed the Field Sobriety Tests? It is one of the most frustrating and confusing experiences a driver can face: you get pulled over, the officer asks you to step out of the vehicle, and you carefully perform every single physical coordination exercise. You stay balanced, you follow instructions perfectly, and you feel confident that you aced them. Then, the officer tells you to turn around and places you under arrest anyway.

The short, shocking answer under Florida law is yes—you can absolutely be arrested for driving under the influence even if you think you passed the field sobriety tests.

Video: Florida Statute § 316.1935 – Flee to Elude

Under Florida Statute § 316.1935, the prosecution can charge a driver with several escalating degrees of fleeing to elude, depending on the speed, the manner of driving, and whether an accident or injury occurs during the pursuit:

Basic Fleeing and Eluding (Third-Degree Felony): It is unlawful for an operator of any vehicle, having knowledge that they have been ordered to stop by a clearly marked law enforcement vehicle, to willfully refuse to stop or to flee. This basic charge carries up to 5 years in state prison and a mandatory fine of up to $5,000.

Can St Petersburg Seize Vehicles in DUI Cases? There does not appear to be any legal impediment to adding DUI as a basis for vehicle seizure . . .” St. Petersburg City Attorney Yes, St Petersburg, Florida will join a few other Florida towns and cities allowing police to seize the vehicle of driving under…

Refusal of a Breath Test Below is video from inside a jail. There a cop is administering Florida’s Implied Consent warning, This warning is given prior to requesting a suspect to take a breath test on an Intoxilyzer breath machine. Breath Test Refusal Update What do police officers do when arrested for DUI and asked…