If young Florida residents needed any confirmation of the potential perils of being charged with DUI, the plight of Willy Mitchell at University of Central Florida (UCF), as reported in the Orlando Sentinel, should serve as a warning. Mitchell is a junior starting linebacker at UCF, but has just been suspended by his head coach […]
UCF Linebacker’s Future in Doubt Because of DUI Charge
To Blow or Not to Blow – Should You Take the DUI Breath Test in Florida
One of the most common questions we get at our firm is “Should I take the breath test if I am ever pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving?” However, the question is not so easily answered. Watch DUI Defense Attorney Darren Finebloom discuss this topic in the video below: Video Transcript: My name is […]
Tampa DUI Lawyer Stephen Higgins Explains DUI Sentencing – Video
Being charged with a DUI is can be a very complex an intimidating situation. If you have been charged with a DUI here in Tampa you could be facing some very serious penalties if you are convicted. DUI Attorney Stephen Higgins explains the DUI Sentencing in Tampa, Florida: Video Transcription: Hi, Steve Higgins of the […]
Change to the Florida DUI License Suspension Laws: Effective July 1, 2013
Important Changes to Florida’s DUI Statutes Could Affect You If you have been charged with DUI at any time before July 1st this year, then you would have been given 10 days to decide whether you wish to fight the driver license suspension, which is normally imposed after you are charged. You could have requested […]
Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Have you been arrested in the state of Florida? Are you facing charges from a traffic offense, DUI, misdemeanor or felony? If you have been charged with a crime, don’t hesitate to contact our law firm. Considering that your entire future and your way of life could hang in the balance, we advise you to […]
Drink Responsibly at the Indianapolis 500 This Memorial Day Weekend
Though June 21 is the official first day of Summer, most of us consider Race Day – that is, the day of the Indianapolis 500 – and Memorial Day as the season’s kickoff. While it’s nice to have fun during this celebratory weekend, the hard part can be dealing with the consequences when letting loose […]
Police Drug Dogs: When Can They Be Used for Search?
Spurred by higher arrest rates and favorable court decisions, the use of so-called “drug dogs” has increased dramatically in recent years. It is now quite common to see police cruisers or SUVs emblazoned with a telltale “K-9” mark that indicates the presence of a trained police dog inside the vehicle. Although not every law enforcement […]
Even Police Officers Are Not Immune from DUI Arrests in Florida
Earlier on in the week an Orange County sheriff’s sergeant was taken into custody on a charge of a DUI misdemeanor The police patrol apprehended Sgt. Kevin Meyer last Sunday when he was seen hitting the rear end of an auto that was moving. The accused was driving an unmarked pick-up belonging to law enforcement and was wearing […]
Partial Success for Ban on Texting While Driving in Florida
The Florida Legislature has finally passed a bill which aims to cut down the number of accidents caused by distracted drivers who attempt to text while driving. Two Florida senators have tried for years to put their version of a bill before the State Senate, only to see the bill fail at the first hurdle. […]
What is Probable Cause?
Anyone who has watched legal-themed television shows or read any popular treatises on the activities of law enforcement agencies has probably heard of “probable cause.” Basically, the term describes a condition that must exist before any police officers are permitted to search a citizen’s private property or seize any such property. Probable cause is often […]
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