For many, college life is an interesting mix of unbridled fun and high-pressure stress. One day you’re throwing back pizzas and going out with friends; the next, you’re putting in 10-hour days at the library preparing for exams that will determine your career. At times, balancing the two extremes leaves students battling a range of […]
Taking the Angry Out of Confrontations at College
Camera Footage Of Questionable Cop Behavior Raises Issues of Law Enforcement Truthfulness in DUI Cases
A Sarasota County Deputy has recently come under scrutiny for the way he handled a traffic stop, which was caught on tape by a camera mounted on the deputy’s dashboard. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune obtained raw footage of the traffic stop, during which Deputy Dominic Fornal pulled over a silver Jaguar driven by Joseph McNeal on […]
Drinking Responsibly at the Republican National Convention
Despite threats from Hurrican Isaac, the Republican National Convention (RNC) has come to Florida this year, and thousands of fans (and foes) of the Republican party have descended upon Tampa to attend or otherwise participate in the activities that occur only once every four years. Coincidentally, the dates of the Republican National Convention also coincide […]
Right to a Speedy Trial
In the context of criminal law, you may have heard the term “speedy trial” in the past. But just what is a speedy trial, and how is it practiced in the state of Florida? There are two primary categories of provisions regarding speedy trial in criminal cases in Florida: State – State provisions provided under […]
Study Correlates Drinking Behavior with Marital Status
A joint study conducted by sociologists from the University of Cincinnati, Penn State University, Rutgers University and the University of Texas at Austin examined drinking behavior in married and divorced men and women, and uncovered some intriguing results. While men consumed more drinks across all marital categories, women who were married were reported to consume […]
Feds Recognize the Dubious Reliability of Toxicology Tests in Drug DUIs
While DUI is most often associated with alcohol, drivers under the influence of drugs have become an increasingly visible problem in the United States. Recognizing changing cultural trends, most states have implemented legislation specifically addressing drug-impaired driving distinct from alcohol-impaired driving. The drugs in question can be illicit drugs like marijuana or cocaine, but can […]
Woman Charged with DUI, Had 8 Children in the Car
A 32-year-old Gainesville woman was charged with DUI, eight counts of child neglect and driving with a suspended license when she was pulled over for causing a minor traffic accident, the Gainesville Sun reports. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. on a Friday night, and the suspect indicated she had been on her way […]
Attorney Interviewed – Sarasota Red Light Cameras
Red light cameras have made quite a splash in Sarasota area since being put into use by law enforcement in January of this year. Having collected more than $1 million in red light fines in just the first six months of this year, Sarasota has quickly become the 10th most active ticketer among Florida’s 71 […]
Feds to Push States to Require Ignition Interlock’s for First-Time DUIs
In an effort to increase penalties for drunk driving nationwide, federal officials have indicated they will begin incentivizing states to pass legislation requiring ignition interlock devices for all DUI convictions, including first time offenders. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) official David L. Strickland told the Washington Post “We think that interlocks for first time […]
Man Arrested for Driving Lawnmower Against Traffic – Faces 5th DUI
A Marion County man has been charged with his 5th DUI after being arrested for driving a lawnmower in the opposite lane of traffic. The 68-year-old resident claimed to not have possessed a driver’s license since 1985 as a result of a previous DUI conviction. WDBO.com obtained video of the traffic stop, subsequent sobriety test […]
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