MARIO GUNDE PETERS & KELLEY

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The “BUI vs. DUI” Myth-Busting Guide

Florida BUI vs. DUI

The “BUI vs. DUI” Myth-Busting Guide March 20, 2026 If you’re cruising the Indian River Lagoon or heading out of Sebastian Inlet, the rules of the “road” change the moment you hit the water. On land, the line between legal and illegal is bright. On the water, specifically regarding Florida BUI laws, that line gets […]

Miranda Rights – What Are They and Why Are They Important

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Miranda Rights – What Are They and Why Are They Important March 19, 2026 Miranda rights are constitutional protections that require police to inform a suspect of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney before custodial interrogation. These rights stem from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Miranda v. Arizona decision and serve […]

Community Control in Florida: Know the Rules

What is community control in Florida

Community Control in Florida: Know the Rules February 18, 2026 People who have been convicted of a crime may be able to persuade a judge to let them serve their sentences in their homes under certain conditions. These arrangements are called probation agreements. Probation is a court-ordered period that cannot exceed the maximum punishment for […]

Factors That Lead to Getting a DUI Case Dismissed

DUI Case Dismissed

Factors That Lead to Getting a DUI Case Dismissed February 9, 2026 A DUI case can be dismissed in Florida. Dismissal occurs when a judge or prosecutor determines that the evidence is insufficient, legally inadmissible, or that your constitutional rights were violated. Success often depends on filing a Motion to Suppress evidence or entering a […]

Top Florida DUI Defense Strategies

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Top Florida DUI Defense Strategies January 16, 2026 A Florida DUI arrest is a high-stakes legal crisis. With the implementation of Trenton’s Law, the state has moved to criminalize even first-time breath test refusals. This makes your choice of defense strategy more critical than ever. If you are facing charges, you aren’t just fighting a […]

Can You Expunge a DUI in Florida?

Can You Expunge a DUI in Florida?

Can You Expunge a DUI in Florida? December 15, 2025 No, you cannot expunge a DUI conviction in Florida because state law mandates a permanent adjudication of guilt for the offense. This conviction stays on your criminal record indefinitely and on your driving record for 75 years. However, you can expunge the arrest record if […]

Florida DUI Arrests: Be Aware of the Critical 10-Day Rule

Florida dUI arrests

Florida DUI Arrests: Be Aware of the 10-Day Rule October 23, 2025 After a Florida DUI arrest, you face an immediate administrative driver’s license suspension by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). You are also under a strict 10-day deadline from the date of arrest to request a formal review hearing […]

Florida Open Carry Law, What You Can and Can’t Do

Florida open carry law

Florida Open Carry Law, What You Can and Can’t Do July 14, 2023 Florida is one of the most permissive states for gun owners in the U.S. The right to bear arms is codified in the Florida Constitution, and the state is well-known for its shall-issue concealed carry permit ruling, implemented in 1987. In April […]

Think Twice Before Pointing a Gun at Someone in Florida

pointing a gun at someone in Florida

Think Twice Before Pointing a Gun at Someone in Florida June 1, 2023 If you point a gun at someone in Florida, you can be imprisoned and fined. If you’re undocumented or on a visitor visa and you’re convicted, you’ll be deported. It doesn’t matter whether the gun you pointed was loaded or not; it’s […]

DMV Hearings for DUI in Brevard County, Florida

DMV Hearings

DMV Hearings for DUI in Brevard County, Florida April 15, 2023 When facing a license suspension, you have the option to appeal the suspension through a hearing with the DHSMV (Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles). However, you only have 10 days to appeal a hearing with the DMV to keep your driver’s license. […]