Blog Posts in 2012
Posted on May 15, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
Are you facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol? If a law enforcement officer observed you swerving, changing lanes quickly, braking suddenly, or other forms of erratic driving ...
Continue reading "Florida Law: DUI Penalties" »
Posted on May 8, 2012 By Tampa DUI Defense Lawyer
If you were pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you could have been placed under arrest for driving under the influence. A conviction of DUI could lead to misdemeanor or felony charges, ...
Continue reading "The Ignition Interlock Device in Florida" »
Posted on May 1, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
M.B., a minor league pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays is being held in custody on a $1.015 million bail, making it the highest bail ever given for this type of offense in Charlotte County. He was ...
Continue reading "Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Arrested for DUI Hit And Run" »
Posted on Mar 18, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In State v. J.C., a recent case involving one of our clients, J.C. was accused of leaving the scene and DUI after striking another car and motorcycle in two accidents . However, he refused to submit ...
Continue reading "Leaving the Scene Charges Dropped" »
Posted on Mar 17, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
Recently, a member of the U.S. military was pulled over after being caught driving at speeds of 95mph in a 55 mph zone. The law enforcement officer then asked the client to perform field sobriety ...
Continue reading "Member of Military Arrested for DUI & Reckless Driving" »
Posted on Mar 16, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
By contacting a Tampa DUI attorney from our team, our client was able to get their DUI charge reduced to a reckless driving charge. They had been pulled over for running a stop sign and were then ...
Continue reading "Running Stop Sign Leads to DUI Charge" »
Posted on Mar 15, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In State v. D.H., our client was almost convicted of boating under the influence after failing the field sobriety tests . Law enforcement stopped the boat after noticing that it did not have its ...
Continue reading "Client Arrested for BUI; Charges Dropped" »
Posted on Mar 15, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In the movies and cop dramas, we usually see defendants informed of their rights when they're arrested. They usually go something like, "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say ...
Continue reading "Know Your Rights: DUI Arrests" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
We were able to help a worker keep his job by getting his DUI charges dropped. As he needed his license in order to complete his job, a suspended license would have proved to be detrimental to his ...
Continue reading "DUI Conviction Could Have Cost Employee His Job" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
Field sobriety testing is one of the ways that police officers build probable cause to make an arrest for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs ). They may administer such tests as the ...
Continue reading ""Failed" Field Sobriety Tests" »
Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In the recent case, State v. S.B., our client was arrested for driving with a suspended driver's license. If they were convicted of this charge, they could have had their license revoked for up to ...
Continue reading "License Reinstated After Arrest" »
Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
If you've been reading up on DUI (driving under the influence) charges, you may be somewhat familiar with breath tests and how their results may impact a driver's charges. Breath tests are the ...
Continue reading "Improperly Calibrated Breath Test Device" »
Posted on Mar 12, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In Florida, it is not only illegal to have open containers of alcohol in your vehicle, but it is against the law to have any open container in a public place. If you were accused of this crime, you ...
Continue reading "Open Container Case Dismissed" »
Posted on Mar 12, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
Some Tampa, Florida drivers may be shocked to hear that they can be arrested and charged with driving under the influence ( DUI ) for driving with prescription drugs in their systems, even if the ...
Continue reading "Prescription Drug DUI Charges" »
Posted on Mar 11, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In the recent case, State v. K.M., a juvenile was charged in adult court after she caused an accident while driving under the influence. However, when she came to us for help, we were able to get her ...
Continue reading "Juvenile's Charges Dropped After DUI Accident" »
Posted on Mar 10, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
In Florida, you can be convicted of driving under the influence if you had a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above. If you were pulled over suspected drunk driving, there are several ways you may be ...
Continue reading "Client Charged With Reckless Driving After Police Stop" »
Posted on Mar 9, 2012 By Tampa DUI Defense Attorney
In Florida, you can be convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol if you were found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above. In a recent case, one of our clients was arrested after ...
Continue reading "Report Discrepancy Found in DUI Case" »
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
When our client was found to be holding an open cup containing alcohol, they were charged with violating the open container law. However, we were able to take on the case and get all the charges ...
Continue reading "Motion to Suppress Results in Dropped Charges" »
Posted on Mar 7, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
Being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or another alcohol-related charge is extremely frightening. On Howard Avenue in Tampa, Florida, our client was arrested for having an open ...
Continue reading "All Charges Dismissed in Open Container Case" »
Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
In Tampa, Florida, a student was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after failing a breathalyzer test. The University of Tampa student registered with a 0.150 BAC after ...
Continue reading "DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving Charge" »
Posted on Mar 5, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
In Brandon, Florida, a client was stopped after he was seen weaving in and out of traffic. The law enforcement officer who pulled him over stated that the client had failed all of the field sobriety ...
Continue reading "Charges Dropped in DUI Case" »
Posted on Jan 23, 2012 By Tampa DUI Lawyer
Recently the Tampa Police Department arrested two clients for driving with a suspended driver's license and violation of probation for riding electric bicycles. Both clients were riding what have ...
Continue reading "Thomas & Paulk Wins Two "DUI Scooter" Cases" »
Posted on Jan 3, 2012 By Tampa DUI Attorney
The holiday season is known for being a trap for DUI -related arrests and the like. In an effort to help crack down on DUIs and other alcohol-related crimes, the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
Continue reading "Arrested for a DUI on New Year's Eve?" »