Articles Posted in DUI

Jury instructions in a Florida DUI (Driving Under the Influence) case are the legal guidelines provided by the judge to the jury before they deliberate and reach a verdict. These instructions are meant to clarify the law and help the jury apply it to the specific facts of the case. Keep in mind that jury…

The Role of Law Enforcement at the Gasparilla Pirate Festival Local law enforcement agencies such as the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriffs, and Florida Highway Patrol will be present at the Gasparilla Pirate Festival to ensure the safety and security of all attendees. They will be enforcing laws and regulations related to alcohol, drugs,…

The Gasparilla Pirate Fest is an annual event that takes place in Tampa, Florida, where thousands of people come to celebrate and enjoy the pirate-themed parade and festivities. However, with a large crowd and an abundance of alcohol, it’s important to be aware of the laws and regulations to avoid getting arrested. Here are some…

Traffic Ticket Stories From Google+2 Million Views and over a1000 Followers Can’t be Wrong. These are all of the DWI stories we had on our Google Plus page. It contains years of curious and, at times, odd stories that were posted. Safe and Sound on Floriduh Beach Glad our Indian Shores Police Officer is safe…

The Sleeping Driver and DUI Here are a few tips to avoid becoming the next sleeping driver with a DUI in Florida. As the holiday travel season approaches, in Florida many people will be taking long trips by car. Some drivers may have had a bit to drink and be in actual physical control of…

Ticket Quotas are used in Florida. Are Traffic Ticket Quotas Legal in Florida? The short answer is “No.” Traffic Ticket Quotas are illegal. The Florida Statute specifically forbids these contests. Florida Statute 316.640(8)(b) (2017) states: “A traffic enforcement agency may not establish a traffic citation quota.” The issue turns on the question: “What is a…

In a blood test “burden arises from the Constitutional right to privacy in one’s medical records, which requires the State to demonstrate a compelling interest in the disclosure.” Requests to Subpoena Medical Records of a Blood Test After a typical crash police will sometimes attempt to assign blame. The police may suspect alcohol or drug…

Confused about refusing a Breath test? Refuse Breath Test Drivers can seek to have an alleged refusal to take a breath test thrown out of court using the “confusion doctrine,” when the implied consent warnings are given following the administration of the Miranda warnings. If successful, the refusal of a breath test was not willful…

Sometimes a driver may change their decision to take a breath test or chemical test to determine the content of their breath or blood. This refusal decision is important both in the administrative suspension of a Florida Driver’s license at the Bureau of administrative Reviews and in the criminal case prosecuted by the local State Attorney’s office…

Do Florida Police Need a Search Warrant to Download the Data From a Motor Vehicle’s Black Box? A court in Palm Beach Florida has just ruled that the police need a search warrant in a DUI case when they seek to recover the data from a car’s Black Box. This device is known as a…