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Recent Posts in Tampa CategoryJuly 2, 2010
DWI Drug News – Former Tampa Bay Buc Arrested For DWI Drugs After Allegedly Smoking Pot
Former Tampa Bay Buc Chris Sims was arrested in New York for DWI drugs. DWI is a similar charge to DUI in Florida and the NFL QB could face up to one year in jail.
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 23, 2010
Florida DUI Laws – Are Florida DUI Laws Letting A Serial Drunk Driver Loose On The Streets Of Tampa
The case of a Tampa woman who has been arrested multiple times for DUI is bringing into question Florida DUI laws. Are the rights she is protected under really loopholes in the law?
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.
April 21, 2010
Tampa Bay DUI News – An Oldsmar Woman Who Killed A Motorcyclist Was Drunk When She Hit Him
DUI manslaughter charges may be coming against an Oldsmar woman police believe was driving drunk when she hit and killed a motorcyclist. The woman's DNA has been taken in an attempt to prove she was the DUI driver behind the wheel.
March 19, 2010
Spring Hill DUI Arrest At The McDonald’s Drive Thru Following St. Patty’s Celebration At Tampa PubA Spring Hill man wearing a wristband from an Irish Pub in Tampa was found by police passed out at the wheel of his truck at a McDonalds drive-thru early Thursday morning. Eric M. Spevack was arrested on drunk driving charges according to TampaBay.com after what appears to be a night of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day that he tried to finish off with a McDonalds’ meal.The restaurant manager called law enforcement after Spevack spent about 30 minutes next to the speaker box. When officers arrived they found the 25-year-old passed out with the car running and in drive. Spevak displayed signs of impairment according to officers who reported slurred speech and bloodshot, watery eyes. He allegedly failed field sobriety exercises and his blood-alcohol level registered 0.163 following breath tests. He was charged with DUI. 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 18, 2010
Tampa Man With Blood Alcohol Level Three Times The Limit Charged With DUI ManslaughterPaul Michael Parks turned himself in on charges of DUI manslaughter and two counts of driving under the influence with property damage or personal injury. Weaver was involved in a head-on collision that killed 47-year-old Karen Weaver on December 19. According to the Brandon News the Lithia man had a blood-alcohol level of 0.218 at the time of the fatal accident. |

