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Florida Increases DUI Enforcement During Spring Break
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Increased Police Activity Last Week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced an increased law enforcement presence focused on the Miami Beach area (a popular spring break destination). New enforcement efforts include curfews, officers patrolling on foot, by bicycle and using ATVs. Additionally, Governor DeSantis announced increased DUI enforcement including DUI checkpoints. Governor DeSantis pointed out that, “Florida may be popular for spring break, but it is inhospitable to criminal activity.” Comments like Governor DeSantis’ have led people to joke that the tourism motto of Florida should be, “Welcome to Florida, come on vacation, leave on probation.” Extra Law Enforcement is Response to Last Year’s Shooting! The extra law enforcement is likely in response to the shooting that occurred in Miami Beach last year during spring break. It
Can the Police Make and Arrest for DUI on Private Property?
Can the Police make an arrest for DUI on Private Property? The answer to this question will of course depend on the State in which you live. However, in Florida, the answer is a resounding, YES!! Florida’s DUI law found in Florida Statute §316.193 allows for law enforcement to make an arrest for DUI anytime a person is “driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle with this state.” Elsewhere in Chapter 316, in the section entitled ‘Enforcement,” Florida law is clear that the traffic laws of this state are to be enforced by counties and municipalities on: … all the streets and highways thereof and elsewhere throughout the county or municipality wherever the public has the right to travel by motor vehicle. In addition, the police department
Falsely Accused? It Could Happen to You
It is rare for this author to write about celebrities or other persons who are arrested for DUI. Nonetheless, it is important for the public to know that not everyone arrested for DUI is, in fact, guilty. The story about a longtime minister, William Rose is detailed in a report from WZTV in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In this case, Mr. Rose admits he was likely at fault for a minor accident. After recently applying hand sanitizer, the officer alleged that Mr. Rose smelled like alcohol. Due to health issues and anxiety, Mr. Rose did not meet the officer’s expectations during field sobriety testing. Mr. Rose requested a breath test, but like many other law enforcement agencies, the Murfreesboro Police Department only draws blood to test for potential intoxicants. Months later, the
Ohio Court of Appeals: Continued Detention for Traffic Stop Was Unlawful
When an officer pulls-over a motorist for a traffic violation, the officer typically does not have a search warrant or arrest warrant. However, a warrant is not necessary if the stop is based on one of the exceptions to the warrant requirement. One exception is when an officer has probable cause to believe a driver committed a traffic violation. But what if the officer’s belief regarding the traffic violation turns-out to be incorrect? That situation was recently addressed in a case decided by an Ohio Court of Appeals.
Washington State Law Proposed to Lower the Legal Limit to .05%
It appears that house bill HB 2196 was introduced (first reading) on January 9, 2024 and referred to the Committee on Community Safety, Justice & Reentry. The Chair of this Committee is Representative Roger Goodman. Subsequently, a public hearing with the Committee on Community Safety, Justice & Reentry was held on January 25, 2024. The hearing was recorded and may be viewed online here. This topic was discussed starting at 1:12:42 and ending at 2:01:52. The beverage industry is opposed to this bill. An Executive Session was scheduled for January 30, 2024 but no action was taken. The Committee can recommend that the bill be put back on the House floor and then the House decides whether to take a vote or not. If it passes the House then it
California DUI News
Why The Rule of Lenity Should Be Invoked Regarding Diversion Eligibility For DUI Offenses
Grassi v. Superior Court (Div. Three of the Fourth District Court of Appeal – G060362) recently held DUI offenses are
Diversion Now Possible For All Misdemeanor DUI Offenders in California
Effective January 1, 2021, all persons charged with misdemeanor DUI offenses in California (Vehicle Code sections 23152 and 23153) are
Is There a DUI Double Standard for Women?
In my previous post, “Are Women More Likely To Be Convicted of DUI?”, I discussed how today’s drunk driving laws
Tennessee DUI News
New 2024 Ignition Interlock Device Enhancement Law
According to Senate Bill 0258, drivers using an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) will find that their devices now employ global
NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign
As much as the authors of the blog posts on this website like to help others, we all would prefer
Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Not A Panacea
Too many drivers believe that drinking “non-alcoholic” beer or wine while driving eliminates any chance of having a difficult experience
Mississippi DUI News
Is the new “autonomous” car really autonomous?
When we think about the new electrical cars we hear the terms “autonomous” or “self-driving cars” a lot. However, are
Drunk-Driving Simulation Suit
Beer goggles and drunk leg and arm weights – this “drunk-suit” simulates what it feels like to be drunk while
New Tostitos Party Bag Detects Alcohol and Gets You Home Safely
Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching. In 2015, 45 people were killed on Super Bowl Sunday in drunk-driving accidents. Frito-Lay
Texas DUI News
Can A DWI Affect My Eligibility For Global Entry?
In general, all United States citizens and lawful permanent residents possess eligibility to apply for Global Entry. This is a
COVID-19, Violent Offender Release
The News reports that jails are releasing inmates due to COVID-19. Is this true? Yes. It has been reported
Texas DWI: Private Security Registration License Notice
Please be aware that if you are the holder of a private security registration license, such as a home security
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