The Hlllsborough County Sheriff's Department, which serves the Tampa area, arrested one of its own deputies recently as part of a routine boating patrol off the coast. The deputy was detained on charges of boating under the influence of alcohol and posted a $500 bail....
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Could your diabetes land you in jail on suspicion of DUI?
The number of people across the country and here in Florida who suffer from diabetes seems to grow daily. This condition has become a significant health crisis, and it affects sufferers' lives in many ways.One way that they and their doctors may not anticipate the...
Things to know when facing DUI charges in Florida
Whether you were visiting one of the beautiful beaches on vacation in Florida or are a full-time resident, if a police officer pulled you over and arrested you on suspicion of drunk driving, the next weeks and months of your life may be rather stressful. Having a to...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in Florida?
Individuals who are facing drunk driving charges may have serious concerns about the potential penalties they face and questions as to what they might be. The potential penalties and consequences for drunk driving charges can vary depending on the circumstances. For...
Underage college students could face serious penalties for DUI
For many Florida students, heading to college or university is the first step into adulthood. Many students will have their first taste of true freedom and adulthood responsibilities in the first few years of their higher education. However, while college students are...
Do you have to take field sobriety tests?
There are certain things you are legally obligated to do if a Florida police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop. For instance, if the officer asks to see your driver's license and vehicle registration, you are obligated to meet the request. When you obtained...
Am I sunk if I blew over a .08 at the station?
Many people in the Tampa area, particularly if they are going through the legal system for the first time, may think that if they blew over the legal limit at the police station, then they may as well plead guilty to the ensuing DUI charge because there is proof that...
Does my Florida DUI affect my out-of-state license?
With the brutal cold up north, ice storms and blizzards, no one can blame you for wanting to escape to the beautiful warmth of Tampa. In fact, you are among thousands who travel south during the harsh winter months of the north, and few are disappointed with what...
What is our office’s approach to drunk driving cases?
There are lots of attorneys out there who say they are ready to defend against drunk driving charges at a trial. Obviously, each of them have a slightly different approach to an OUI case.The approach of our law office, which can be summarized as "get started early and...
Do I have to take field sobriety tests if I am stopped?
Even those in the Tampa area who haven't had personal experience with them may be at least somewhat familiar with field sobriety tests. After all, they have been ingrained in the common culture as part of the ritual of a drunk driving arrest and charge: first a person...
