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Subpoena Decus 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

Can You Get a DUI on Private Property?

What happens when law enforcement officers enter the curtilage of the home or other private property without a warrant for a DUI investigation? The Fourth Amendment protects homes from unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant unless the court finds an exception for an exigent circumstance. Those Fourth Amendment protections extend to the curtilage of […]

Written by Leslie Sammis on May 4, 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