Tag Archives: DUI
Motions to Suppress Evidence in Your DUI Evidence
Defending against charges of driving under the influence (DUI) can be challenging because of the types of evidence typically available in the case. There usually are not many witnesses, and if you have tested above the legal blood alcohol content limit, then you certainly have an uphill battle toward getting your charges reduced or… Read More »
How to Defend Yourself Against DUI Charges
Although there are serious penalties for people who are convicted on charges of driving under the influence (DUI), there are ways that you can successfully minimize or avoid these penalties by using certain defense tactics. It is difficult to defend against DUI charges because of the nature of the crime and the amount of… Read More »
Kissimmee Man Faces Charges of DUI Homicide
According to information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Steven Maffia of Kissimmee has been charged with hitting a motorcyclist while under the influence in an October crash. He was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter. Accident reports indicate that Maffia was driving westbound on Johnson Avenue in Haines City… Read More »
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Angel Luis Sanabria-Diaz received a 10-year sentence after being convicted of driving on a revoked license, driving under the influence while causing serious harm and being a habitual traffic offender. This sentence is the longest term possible for people who are found guilty on these charges under Florida state law. The DUI crash in… Read More »
DUI Arrests on the Rise in Florida
Florida law enforcement officers have made more DUI arrests so far in 2014 than they have in past years. According to Click Orlando, in Orange County, police officers have arrested 668 people suspected of driving under the influence, compared to 641 arrests for the same period in 2013. This represents an increase of about… Read More »
Breathalyzer Device Under Investigation After Florida Ruling
A panel of Florida judges recently ruled in favor of criminal defense attorney in allowing legal professionals greater access to the software of a popular police DUI tool, the Intoxilyzer 8000. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the ruling came after attorneys argued that greater access was needed to investigate the accuracy of the tool…. Read More »
Florida DUI Penalties Depend on Number of Previous Offenses
The state of Florida considers driving under the influence of alcohol, chemical substances and controlled substances a serious matter, and doesn’t give previous offenders much of a second chance. The more offenses a driver incurs, the heavier the consequences, including fines, vehicle impounding and even imprisonment. Florida determines driving under the influence by the… Read More »
