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Recent Posts in First Time DUI CategoryAugust 11, 2010
Manatee County DUI News – Driver Literally Buzzed During His DUI Arrest
This Manatee County DUI arrest redefined buzzed driving. The DUI arrestee was Tasered by police.
July 13, 2010
Florida DUI News – Felony Battery On A Law Enforcement Officer Follows Orlando DUI Arrest
This 21-year-old woman was arrested in Orlando on Florida DUI charges. Her behavior following the arrest landed her a felony charge of battery on a law enforcement officer.
June 4, 2010
DUI Penalties In Florida – DUI Manslaughter Guilty Verdict Could Result In Jail Sentence Of 45 Years
The DUI penalties for a felony DUI are severe especially when there are fatalities involved. This Florida man may be facing a DUI jail sentence of 45 years for killing two pedestrians while driving drunk.
April 29, 2010
Florida DUI News – Cocoa Beach Police Officer May Have Been Driving While On Drugs
A Florida police officer was arrested for DUI but his breath test registered 0.00. Police are now looking into the Cocoa Beach Officer for DUI drugs.
April 23, 2010
Florida DUI Penalties – DUI Manslaughter Convictions In Tampa Bay Result In Two Different Penalties
Florida DUI penalties can be very different in courtrooms around the state. Today in Tampa Bay was a perfect illustration of how DUI penalties differ in Florida courtrooms.
April 22, 2010
DUI Arrests In Florida – Two Florida DUI Arrests On Center Stage At Florida High Schools
The range of DUI penalties in Florida can be measured in years but for two drunk drivers who killed loved ones, the DUI penalties they suffer go beyond jail. Two Tampa Bay high school classes got to hear details about the true DUI penalties in Florida.
March 10, 2010
Florida DUI Checkpoint – The FHP Will Have A DUI Checkpoint Set Up IN Pasco County FridayTampaBay.com is reporting that the Florida Highway Patrol will set up a Pasco County DUIcheckpoint Friday night from 7:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. The Pasco County Sheriff’s office will join other law enforcement agencies in an attempt to arrest drunk drivers and drivers under the influence of drugs. The checkpoint will be on U.S. Highway 41 and Hale Road. They will not only be looking for drunk drivers but also checking for drivers without proper insurance information or registrations. If you are interested in more information on the DUI process in Florida, our Tampa DUI Attorneys have more than 50 videos on YouTube discussing DUI,traffic crimes, drug arrests and so much more. February 1, 2010
New Port Richey Man Arrested For First DUI Despite Driving Drunk For Past 20 YearsA New Port Richey man made quite the exclamation to police Saturday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers and the St. Pete Times Daniel Joseph Mahoney admitted to cops that he had never been caught driving drunk despite drinking and driving for the past 20 years. Well now he has. Mahoney was charged with two counts of DUI with property damage, DUI and hit and run involving property damage. Troopers found Mahoney sitting on his car after striking a pole by a Publix Supermarket. According to the FHP, Mahoney drove off with a broken axle. The 40-year-old failed field sobriety tests and took a breathalyzer. His blood alcohol level registered at 0.162 and 0.157. He was taken to Land O’Lakes Jail and released. January 29, 2010
Florida Gator Carlos Dunlap Pleads Guilty To A DUI Charge In A Gainesville Courtroom, Gets ProbationFormer Florida Gator defensive end Carlos Dunlap has pled guilty to DUI in a Gainesville court and received the minimum mandatory sentence according to a story at GatorSports.com. Dunlap’s drunk driving incident will land him on probation for one year and he will also face a six-month driver’s license suspension. On top of that there will be community service hours and fines incorporated into his DUI sentence. The guilty plea for driving under the influence stems from a December 1 arrest. At the time of the traffic stop Dunlap reportedly failed field sobriety tests and had trouble maintaining his balance. He refused a breath test. Police officers initiated their DUI investigation after Dunlap was spotted asleep at the wheel on a Gainesville street. January 13, 2010
New Drunk Driving Laws Now Some Of The Toughest In The NationIn a response to two tragic DUI crashes involving mothers and children, New York State enacted some of the nation’s toughest drunk driving laws this week. The bill in New York makes it an automatic felony to drive drunk with a child under 16 in the car. Violators will be subject to a sentence of up to four years in prison, even for first time offenders. The bill also calls for interlock ignition devices for convicted offenders. DUI laws in Florida are not nearly as stringent as these, but New York may be setting a precedent other states follow. According to the report on the CBS News website, the number of women arrested for DUI is up 29% over the last 10 years. They also reported that women driving drunk that were involved in fatal accidents were three times more likely to have a child under 14 in… |
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