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Many times, defendants are shocked to find themselves arrested for a DUI when they weren't actually driving the car. How can there be a DUI if the car is not moving? It is called “driving” under the influence, after all. In the state of Florida, DUI laws still apply if the driver is in “actual p...

This is a commonly asked question to DUI attorneys. The answer, yes or no, depends on the facts of your case. First it's important to understand how a DUI breath test works. The breathalyzer machine is called the Intoxilyzer 8000. The machine must be maintained, calibrated and operated correctly...

If you are facing a charge for a felony or misdemeanor crime, one of the first steps in the legal process will be the Arraignment. Most defendants are unsure whether or not they need a criminal defense attorney for the Arraignment. In fact, what to expect at the Arraignment is one of the most fr...

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime, contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Bottari & Doyle for a free case evaluation. A criminal charge is a serious accusation against your name, and as trusted criminal lawyers for South Florida, we understand when so...

This is a question that I am often asked by clients and people who interested in DUI law. The answer is yes, you can still get a DUI if the vehicle is on private property. The legal authority for this is Florida Statute 316.193. Pursuant to Florida Statute 316.193, a person is, “guilty of drivin...

Do your poker loans to other players remain unpaid? Has your backing agreement been breached by a player you staked? You do have legal recourse against these players. This recent article for poker website, Upswing Poker, explains some of your options to get your money back from these players. Th...

The Law Firm of Bottari & Doyle will award one $1,000.00 scholarship to any student who provided substantial community service throughout his or her college career. Our law firm believes that community service is vital to promoting social responsibility and giving back to others. Community servi...

If you find out that you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you may be wondering what to do or how to get rid of a warrant in South Florida. The most important thing you can do is act quickly – a warrant for your arrest means that the police can take you into custody at any time. As ex...

State Farm is the largest auto insurance company in the United States, and it has several subsidiaries, including: State Farm Fire and Casualty Company and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. We have seen these two companies write the most State Farm policies for Florida drivers. In ...

The United States Constitution provides protections through the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to people accused of committing crimes. The Fourth Amendment states, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall...

Not Hiring an Experienced Delray Beach DUI Attorney. No person should ever represent themselves on a DUI case. There are many reasons why self-representation is a poor idea. Most importantly, a non-lawyer does not know DUI law. Experienced DUI lawyers know when the state's case agains...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Has your home been damaged due to a storm, water pipe burst, fire, hurricane, vandalism or other event? Your insurance company might deny or pay an insufficient amount of money to cover the damage to your home. The attorneys at Bottari & Doyle handle property da...

As soon as you are in an accident, you should speak to a car accident attorney.  You want to do this to protect your rights and to ensure that the correct procedures are followed.  There are many things that can go wrong if you do not consult with a personal injury attorney after a car accident....

You have probably seen the tremendous growth of electric scooters in South Florida cities like Fort Lauderdale. These electric scooters serve as a cheap and easy way to get around town. Unfortunately, they can also lead to injuries and even death when riders are struck by a motor vehicle. Most r...

Diminished value insurance claims allow car owners to recover the difference between a car's pre-accident value and its value after repairs. In the state of Florida, you can file a diminished value claim when you're not at fault for an accident. Diminished value claims help you recoup some of yo...

The most common injuries that we see from car accidents are soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries include damage to tendons, ligaments and muscles.  These injuries are usually caused by strains, sprains and bruising.  Very often, we see clients who have suffered herniated discs from the tra...

Insurance adjusters evaluate insurance claims to assess how much a claim is worth. Insurance adjusters who handle personal injury claims will review the injured person's medical records, injuries, out of pocket expenses and lost wages to assign a numerical range to the settlement value of a case...

Property Damage insurance pays to fix a vehicle damaged by the at-fault driver.  Florida law requires vehicle owners to purchase a minimum of $10,000 of property damage insurance.  Failure to keep insurance may result in the vehicle owner's license being suspended.  Additionally, in Florida, the...

The general rule in Florida is that the owner of the vehicle is liable for the negligence of the driver. For example, if Tom lends his car to John, and John hits Bob, Bob can make a claim against both Tom's insurance policy and John's insurance policy. Tom's insurance policy pays first up to the...

Florida law states the owner of a vehicle is vicariously liable for the negligence of its driver. For example, let's assume John lends his car to Tom.  Tom rear-ends Matt and Matt gets injured.  Matt can sue both John (the owner) of the vehicle and Tom (the permissive user) of the vehicle. John'...

In 2017, there were approximately 387,000 total crashes in the State of Florida. Of those crashes, approximately 160,000 resulted in personal injuries.  Broward County and Miami-Dade County had the highest amount of crashes.  There were about 40,000 crashes in Broward County and 60,000 crashes i...

Trágicamente, muchas personas mueren en accidentes debido a la negligencia o maldad de otra persona. Durante estos tiempos difíciles, los miembros de la familia del fallecido a menudo no están pensando en recuperar la compensación de la parte negligente. La ley de Florida permite que los familiar...

Una persona arrestada por DUI a menudo tiene poco o ningún registro de antecedentes penales, y en muchos casos el conductor arrestado simplemente cometió un error. La gente comete errores, pero los errores no tienen por qué arruinar la vida de una persona. Otras veces, el oficial que lo arrestó e...

1.- Detenga su vehículo: dejar la escena de un accidente es un delito. 2.- Llame a la policía – Espere a que llegue la policía. Sea sincero. Dígale al oficial exactamente cómo sucedió el accidente. Asegúrese de decirle al oficial si está lesionado o si los pasajeros están heridos. 3.- Información...

Possessing Synthetic Drugs in Florida is illegal. The crime can be charged as either a first degree misdemeanor or third degree felony, depending on the weight of the drugs. Common synthetic drugs are K2 and Spice. Possession Defined To “possess” means to have personal charge of or exercise the ...