What are the penalties for a first DUI in Florida? Over the last few weeks we did a series of posts on how to avoid getting a DUI and also certain things your SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do if you are pulled over for DUI. In this post we will go over what potential penalties […]
What Constitutes Reckless Driving in Tampa?
Living recklessly can be fun sometimes—maybe it inspires you to go on a last minute vacation or call in sick from work one day to enjoy some weekday fun. But when it comes to approaching driving in Tampa recklessly, be prepared to suffer some serious legal consequences. A driver is considered to be “reckless” when […]
What’s The Purpose of the Victim Impact Panel?
When you are found to be driving under the influence, it can negatively affect the people you came into contact with on that drive as well. With the potential to seriously injure or kill another person in mind, most judges will require a driver to attend a victim impact panel following a DUI conviction. Many […]
Florida DUI Trial – DUI Manslaughter Trial Of Former Yankee Star Starting Poorly For Prosecution
The Florida DUI manslaughter trial of a former New York Yankee is currently going on in Ft. Lauderdale. The DUI trial already has plenty of twists and turns.
Sarasota DUI News – Two-Time DUI Offender Asks Sarasota Judge To Spare Him Jail Time
In Sarasota people charged with a second, third or fourth DUI can enter a new program that allows them to serve a minimum sentence if they complete an intense program. That request was denied for one man who sevred a DUI manslaughter sentence and then was charged with a second DUI.
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.
Tampa Bay DUI News – Man Who Killed Four In St. Petersburg Crash Allegedly Admits To Drinking And Drug Use
A horrific traffic crash that took the lives of three brothers and their father looks to be related to drugs and alcohol. DUI manslaughter charges have been filed in the case.
Florida DUI News – DMV DUI Debate Rages Over DUI License Suspension Process In Florida
If you are arrested for DUI in Florida you face a criminal trial and an administrative process involving your drivers license. You have just 10 days to challenge your license suspension following a DUI arrest.
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.
Florida DUI Penalties – Should DUI Sentence Include Free Legal Work In Florida Manslaughter Case
The penalties for A DUI case involving death in Florida are 10-15 years. A lawyer in Florida suggested an alternative sentence recently that did not go over well with anyone associated with the case.
