A man from Connecticut was charged with DUI manslaughter in St. Johns County, Florida after the victim, Jeanne Aramini, died from her injuries suffered in the crash, according to an article on News4Jax.com. In Florida, a DUI charge can be anything from a misdemeanor for a first offense that normally…
In most DUI cases in Jacksonville and throughout Florida, the police officer allegedly observes the driver violate some traffic law and pulls him/her over. Once the police officer approaches and interacts with the driver, the officer observes some signs of impairment from alcohol and ultimately requests that the driver submit…
In Florida, when a person obtains a driver’s license and is afforded the privilege to drive, he/she impliedly consents to a lawful breathalyzer test. This does not mean that the police can lawfully ask a person to take a breath test at any time. It also does not give the…
A woman who was demanding a conjugal visit with an inmate in the Flagler County, Florida jail was arrested for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) according to an article on News4Jax.com. The article indicated that the woman drove up to the Flagler County jail twice demanding a visit…
A Jacksonville man still in the hospital was arrested for DUI manslaughter and other charges after being involved in an accident that caused the death of a St. Johns County deputy. According to reports following the crash, the suspect was driving the wrong way on State Road 9A in Jacksonville…
In Florida when a police officer stops a driver and suspects that he/she is driving under the influence of alcohol (aka DUI, DWI or drunk driving), the officer will normally ask the driver is he/she will submit to a field sobriety test or field sobriety examinations. The driver has every…
Star defensive player Carlos Dunlap was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) this week just days before the SEC championship game, according to an article on Gatorsports.com. The article indicates that Gainesville police received a call of a reckless driver and found Dunlap stopped at an intersection…
We have read several articles on the Internet about police and Florida Highway Patrol officers stepping up efforts to stop people speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (aka drunk driving, DUI and DWI) in the Jacksonville, Florida area this weekend. Keep in mind that police come…
If you are stopped for a DUI (aka driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DWI or drunk driving) and the officer has detained you for a DUI investigation, arrested you or read the Miranda warnings to you, you have a right to remain silent and not answer questions.…
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (aka DUI, DWI or drunk driving) is ordinarily a misdemeanor charge in Florida. A misdemeanor charge ordinarily means that a person convicted of the charge cannot serve more than 12 months in jail or on probation. However, for DUI’s, a first conviction…