Category: Bureau of Administrative Reviews

Subpoena Duces Tecum for the DUI Video in a Formal Review Hearing

In a formal review hearing, we have always served a subpoena duces tecum to the officers for any video related to the DUI arrest. Watching the video before the formal review hearing is critical. The DHSMV does not make it easy to get those videos, but with a bit of planning, it can be done. […]

Written by Leslie Sammis on May 8, 2025

What Happens in Florida After an Out of State DUI Conviction?

We are often asked this question: “I reside in Florida and have a Florida driver’s license, but I just got arrested for DUI out of state, what impact will this have on my Florida driving privileges?” The arrest itself, even if accompanied by an administrative suspension of your driving privileges in the other state, will […]

Written by Leslie Sammis on May 3, 2025

Driving for Hardship Purposes after a DUI Conviction

After a DUI arrest, you might face two consequences to your driver’s license. The first is the on-the-spot administrative suspension, typically explained in a notice printed on your DUI citation. The second is the revocation of your driver’s license, which the court orders at the time of a DUI conviction for at least six (6) […]

Written by Leslie Sammis on August 29, 2022

DHSMV’s New Procedures for Expedited Review of Hardship Driving Privileges

After a DUI arrest, if you demand a formal review hearing and the administrative suspension is not invalidated, you will qualify for a hardship license until after the hard suspension. The hard suspension period is: 30-day for a first DUI with a BAC over .08; a 90-day hard suspension for a DUI with a first […]

Written by Leslie Sammis on February 18, 2022

2026 DUI Penalty Chart in Pinellas County, FL

After a DUI arrest in Pinellas County, FL, contact an attorney at Sammis Law Firm. Our offices at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd #701, Clearwater, FL 33762, are located near the courthouse and DHSMV. We provide free and confidential consultations to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. Call 727-210-7004. When you call, we can explain the […]

Written by Jason Miller on February 6, 2022

Private Property

DUI on Private Property When no crash occurs, the arresting officer is typically not allowed to make a warrantless arrest for DUI unless each element of the DUI occurs in the officer’s presence. Otherwise, a motion to suppress can be filed to exclude any evidence gathered illegally. We are often asked: “Can a person be […]

Written by Jason Miller on February 3, 2022