In Florida, a first-time DUI conviction is typically a misdemeanor offense that can carry serious penalties. However, if certain circumstances of a DUI arrest are present, it can result in an aggravated DUI – a charge which can lead to a fe...
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A Florida Uber driver was arrested in March 2020 for his alleged role in a deadly DUI car crash in January. Sadly, that collision cost his passenger his life. Clint Fischer Jr., 27, was the driver for the popular&nb...
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Driving under the influence is a serious crime with serious implications. Under Florida law, you can be charged with a DUI crime if your blood alcohol content is at or above .08 or if you are driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs or other substan...
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A local man from Pinellas County was arrested by an off-duty firefighter/EMT who noticed the driver was nodding off. It turns out the off-duty EMT had just pulled over a serial drunken driving offender. DUI PenaltiesPossible DUI ...
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Police say he ran red lights in St. Pete at 100 mph. Recently a Pinellas sheriff’s deputy attempted to keep up with a driver at 100 mph. Eventually, the man was arrested for his third DUI arrest after he pulled into an apartment complex. To o...
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Yes, the holidays are intended for peace, joy, and goodwill to others. Unfortunately, not everyone spends the season this way. Every year, there is a notable spike in criminal activity directly related to the holiday season - most often tr...
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Each year, nearly a million people are pulled over by law enforcement for drunk driving – a stop that typically includes a breathalyzer test to estimate the driver’s blood-alcohol level. If it’s 0.08 or higher, legal&n...
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You can be arrested for driving under the influence of prescription drugs such as Ambien, OxyContin, or Oxycodone, just to name a few. In the state of Florida, driving under the influence is an offense proved by impairment of “normal faculties” ...
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Hillsborough County’s RIDR DUI diversion Program launched in March 2018. This program and could be a good option for people charged with their first DUI; however, not everyone qualifies for RIDR. An experienced DUI attorney at Stechschulte Nell...
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Many Florida drivers have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). If you are driving a commercial vehicle, you will violate the law if your blood alcohol is over .04--one-half of the alcohol concentration for non-commercial drivers. This can be the r...
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