How does a suspicion of a DUI start and what is the outcome? As we know a DUI represents the act of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An officer can stop anyone, anytime, they suspect a driver to be under the influence. When the officer pulls over the...
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Month: September 2014
Caught on camera burglarizing home
Video rarely lies, but that doesn't mean your defense simply rests.Police in Winter Park, FL, are searching for a man they claim burglarized a home. He was able to leave the scene of the alleged crime by driving through the front yard and speeding off. According to...
Domestic abuser or victim of false allegations?
With domestic abuse cases all over the news right now, it is important to understand the issue. Many women are caught in abuses relationships with husbands, boyfriends, etc. But as a defense attorney it is crucial to remember that not every "domestic abuse" case is...
DUI Checkpoints All Over Orlando
Even if you've only had a couple of beers at a bar, you still need to be extra careful the minute you start driving your car. Cops are out there looking for you to slip up. Driving over the speed limit; not coming to a full stop at a stop sign; failing to use your...
Minors and DUI; special considerations, the need for counsel
Most drunk driving arrests in Orange County and elsewhere across Florida involve adult drivers. Minors, too, though, are sometimes arrested and charged with DUI, with their cases often involving special considerations based upon their relative youth.State prosecutors...
Vandalism charge
Vandalism sounds like a minor criminal offense, but that depends on the actual crime. Over in Daytona Beach, FL, police arrested a man for beating an ATM with a hatchet. You certainly don't hear that everyday. His alleged act of vandalism occurred early this past...
The High Price for Shoplifting
When we think about the crime of shoplifting, we usually think about small inexpensive items being taken out from a store. But what happens when you are charged with shoplifting items that cost tens of thousands of dollars? A former NBA player is currently facing this...
Blood sample taken from accused drunk driver while hospitalized
Although criminal justice advocates may call for more rehabilitative approaches, Florida law enforcement officials continue to prosecute charges of driving under the influence with a heavy hand.In a recent example, a Florida man implicated in an alleged drunk driving...
Ignoring Traffic Violations
The recent news about NBA star Dwight Howard's 27 unpaid traffic tickets is a reminder to all drivers about how serious it is when you ignore these violations.The basketball star had his Florida driver's license suspended after he failed to pay a ticket for running a...
Shooting suspect held without bond
Over in Seminole County, FL, a judge has ordered a man accused of shooting a 10 year-old boy to be held without bond. The man, Daquan Butts, was involved in an argument with another man while playing basketball, which led to an innocent bystander (the 10 year-old boy)...
