Let me tell you from the trenches that Florida is very weak in enforcing DUI suspects. Yes, the cops may act tough on TV, but it's up to them whether you spend the night in jail, or if someone else picks you up. Well, for some people, that's enough...but not enough, apparently.
I have first-hand experience how uneven-handed the traffic courts handle these DUI situations. I've been to court many times over speeding tickets, and these buffoons levy the same sentences on suspended licnese and those who owe money to the state. In fact, many times, I've seen DUI offenders get off easier!
The plan is to suspend your license for a month. And you have to surrender your tags and registration to a driver';s license office for a month, too. But it hardly stops them from getting into another car. Usually a 2nd offence means 60 days instead of 30. Finally, after a third time of getting caught DUI, you finally get jail time. Which I've noticed, varies from anywhere from 24 hours to 90 days.
Meanwhile, if you've done something like not pay your insurance, they'll do likewise for 90 days on the first offence, and charge you a ton of money. Twice, and they'll fine you heavily and possibly give you 30 days in jail. A third time, they will take your license away for 5 years, along with possible jail time!
The state sees insurance as a way to make money, not paying them makes them madder than hell. Drunk driving is just another zit to squeeze on the face of society...Oh well, it will just go away!
Bullshit.
Pretty sad if you ask me. I still want to beat his ass.
