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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania police file between 8,000 and 10,000 drunk driving (DUI) cases each year. A large number of those charges rely on breathalyzers, electronic devices that gauge whether a person’s blood-alcohol content is above the 0.08 legal limit. The test results, combined with the arresting officer’s observations of signs of alcohol impairment, are used in criminal prosecutions. Because of its…
Recent Supreme Court rulings clarify when officers can and cannot use a drug dog to conduct a search. Dogs have always provided a useful service to man. They have served as guides for the blind, companions to the disabled, protectors of children, and today, they are a frequent tool used in law enforcement. Orlando officers often use specially trained dogs…
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime that carries serious consequences in the event of a conviction. What is worse, most people believe that there are few options for defense if charged with a DUI. As with all other crimes, however, prosecutors are required to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt and there are, in fact, several ways…
Knowing a bit about the DUI laws and penalties before an arrest happens can be helpful for drivers who are involved in such situations. With the holiday season in full swing, much press is given to crackdowns on drunk driving. While certainly it is important to keep people safe from automobile accidents it is equally important that innocent and responsible…
Drunk driving offenses are criminal offenses in Florida. Convictions may be able to be expunged under certain circumstances. Being arrested for drunk driving charges can be a very scary thing for a Florida resident. Concerns can include everything from whether or not driving privileges will be lost to how much a defense or fines might cost and more. Another thing…
Flaws in the eyewitness identification process, especially photo and physical lineups, have led to the wrongful incarceration of innocent people. Since 1989, 324 people have been released from prison after they were found to be innocent of the crime they were accused of committing, according to the Innocence Project. Approximately 12 of those people were from Florida. Advances in DNA…
Did you know that you do not have to take a breathalyzer test? In fact, it may be recommended that you do not take a breathalyzer test! The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen & Associates offers this white paper, “Do I Have to Take a Breath Test If Arrested For DUI” to help you understand this counterintuitive conclusion. We…
Florida residents who are accused of sexual battery should understand how the law approaches these types of charges. There are a wide variety of sex crime charges that a person can face in Florida. Some of these include human trafficking, sexual misconduct, lewd and lascivious offenses, unlawful sexual acts with a minor and more. Another charge that a person can…
This summer, Sky Capital Holdings founder Ross Mandell was convicted by a federal jury of mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy and securities fraud after operating what prosecutors claimed was a scheme that defrauded investors of $140 million over an eight year period. Federal prosecutors argued that Mandell and others at Sky Capital manipulated shares in two companies the firm owned…
Miranda rights, as they are heard in countless TV shows and movies, are rights given to criminal suspects, including Florida DUI suspects, before being questioned by law enforcement officers. However, when Miranda rights are bestowed is often mistaken and confusing. Understanding these rights is essential for mitigating possible future negative effects of a criminal charge or Florida DUI conviction. Miranda v Arizona:…