In a recent DUI case near Jacksonville, Florida, the defendant was pulled over by police for failing to maintain a single lane. The police officer conducted a DUI investigation and decided the defendant was impaired while driving his vehicle. The police officer observed vomit on the defendant and in his…
In Florida, in order for the police to detain someone for further investigation, whether for a drug related crime or a DUI, the police must have some specific evidence of the criminal activity before going further with the investigation. In a recent case, the police observed a person slumped in…
A woman was arrested for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) after she allegedly crashed into a police car in St. Augustine, Florida according to an artidle on FirstCoastNews.com. Apparently, the suspect’s mother called the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office out of concern for her daughter. When the St.…
In any driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) case in Florida, the state has to prove that the defendant was actually driving, or in actual physical control of, the vehicle. That seems obvious, but it may be problematic for the state in situations where the police respond…
When a police officer suspects a person of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (i.e. DUI), he/she will sometimes request a blood draw to measure blood alcohol content rather than a breath test, or breathalyzer, or a urine test. While an officer can request a breath test, or…
We recently posted an article about how police in Jacksonville and throughout Florida are emphasizing DUI stops and arrests more than ever. It is important for people to know their rights when they are stopped by a police officer who believes he/she may be driving under the influence of alcohol…
You may have seen commercials sponsored by police and other law enforcement agencies warning people that they will be arrested for DUI if they drive drunk. The slogan for the advertisement is, “Over the Limit, Under Arrest.” Of course, in Florida the legal limit for DUI is 0.08. The National…
Police received a call that a woman was driving under the influence of alcohol, located the vehicle and arrested the driver for DUI. Most DUI investigations occur after police claim to see a driver violate some traffic law such as speeding, swerving outside the lane or running a red light.…
In a recent DUI case near Jacksonville, Florida, the case was thrown out of court after it was determined that the police obtained incriminating medical records about the defendant in violation of the law. In this DUI case, the defendant was involved in an accident and ultimately went to the…
In Florida, a first time DUI, without an accident and injuries, is always a misdemeanor, but the penalties can still be quite severe. They range from possible jail time to a license suspension a fine and community service. The more DUI convictions a person gets, the more severe the penalties…