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To some, there’s a misconception that drivers in the state of Florida can simply refuse to take a breath test if they get pulled over for suspected drunk driving-and thereby get them off the hook for a DUI. This to some extent is true. Drivers can refuse to submit to a breath, blood or urine test. However, it’s important to…
Florida drivers may have their licenses suspended for numerous reasons, and if they continue to drive, they could face criminal charges. Although many view it as a right, driving is a privilege in Florida, and elsewhere. As such, it may be taken away. In order to ensure their rights are protected, it is important for drivers to understand what may…
U.S. District Court Judge Mary Scriven recently struck down Florida’s Drug Abuse Prevention and Control law, holding it violates due process because it does not require that prosecutors prove an accused knew he possessed illegal drugs to secure a conviction. The History Of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act In 1996 and 2002, the Florida Supreme Court decided two cases…
A new law will allow a person who has as many as four DUI convictions to regain their right to drive, but it also includes the requirement that an ignition interlock system be installed on the vehicle. The ignition interlock prevents the car from starting if the person attempting to drive has alcohol on their breath. While the law will…
Earlier this month a Pennsylvania college student was charged with Homicide by Vehicle while driving under the influence when a fatal car crash took the life of his friend. However, the 22 year old student’s blood alcohol level was just .089%, only slightly over the legal limit of .08%. Florida DUI Penalties Under Florida law, despite the low BAL, the…
After recent news investigations, police departments in Florida are revising their practices related to sex crime sting operations. Florida CBS affiliate WPTV 10 News in Tampa has been tracking how law enforcement agencies use targeted sting operations to find and arrest individuals who might commit sex crimes with minors. Over the past several years, police have arrested and locked up…
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…