Readers of our Fort Myers criminal defense blog at the Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey know a loaded question when they see one. We are confident that most visitors to our website harbor reasoned doubts regarding today’s above-posed headline entry and any claim that a blood-alcohol testing device is precisely accurate in every instance.
Breathalyzers used in DUI cases are unerringly accurate, right?
DUI manslaughter charges follows high speed rear-end crash
Driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida can have severe consequences. When an impaired driver causes an accident in which serious injuries occur, or lives are lost, the outlook may appear bleak. Facing DUI manslaughter charges is serious, and it is always a good idea for an accused driver to secure legal counsel to protect all applicable legal rights.
22-year-old student killed on UCF campus by alleged DUI driver
A Boca Raton man was arrested and locked up in a Florida jail on a recent Friday morning. He faces a DUI manslaughter charge, following an accident that caused the death of a 36-year-old man from Sanford. According to court documents, the fatal car accident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. on the main campus of the University of Central Florida.
How serious is a first DUI offense in Florida?
Drivers in Florida will be sensible to learn about the laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol. It is crucial to understand that even a first time DUI arrest can have severe consequences. However, anyone who is accused of drunk driving is entitled to legal counsel to protect his or her legal rights.
Alleged drunk driving costs child protection supervisor her job
Accusations of driving while intoxicated can have devastating consequences for anyone in Florida. Charges of drunk driving are serious, and a conviction can cause the driver to lose his or her driver's license, stiff fines, possible time in jail, along with a criminal record. These charges can even be damaging if no conviction is obtained because employers might react immediately after learning about an employee's arrest.
WWE star Jimmy Uso charged with drunk driving
In the early morning hours of a recent Thursday, an off-duty officer traveling along Interstate 10 noticed a vehicle speeding at more than 100 mph while weaving in and out of his lane. The Florida officer suspected a case of drunk driving and reported it to the county's sheriff's office. Deputies were informed that the driver pulled into a parking lot, but left before deputies arrived.
Florida man faces drunk driving charges after fatal crash
A 38-year-old Florida man was arrested following a fatal car accident in May. He faces drunk driving charges along with property damage and child neglect. A crash report states that the man disregarded a stop sign on May 19, and crashed into an SUV that was in the intersection at the time.
Being under the influence of alcohol could mean trouble
With summer break in full swing, it might be a good idea for students who are spending time in Florida to become familiar with the state's alcohol laws. Being under the influence of alcohol under some circumstances in the Sunshine State might put them on the wrong side of the law. Even working as a server in an establishment that serves alcohol could mean trouble.
What are some of the consequences of drunk driving?
It is a crime to drive while impaired in Florida and all other states because it endangers the lives of the intoxicated driver, his or her passengers and the public. Being convicted for drunk driving can ruin a person's future. However, a conviction can only occur if, and when, the prosecution can prove the driver's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Until then, he or she will remain innocent in the eyes of the law.
DUI and other drinking crimes not to be seen as summer fun
Summer is the time for many students to escape from classes and studies and focus on fun and freedom. Unfortunately, peer pressure and other factors cause many teenagers in Fort Myers to show their ability to consume large amounts of alcohol. They spend fun-filled days at outdoor events, BBQs and on sunny Florida beaches. Some of them get carried away by the excitement and overlook the fact that drinking and driving on the road or the water can lead to DUI charges.
