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The DUI Accident Exception to Florida Misdemeanor Arrest Requirements
Introduction DUI accidents are an exception to a law in Florida which requires that for a police officer to make an arrest for a misdemeanor
Understanding Ignition Interlocks: What They Are and How They Work
An ignition interlock device, also known as a car breathalyzer, prevents a vehicle from starting unless the driver provides a breath sample into the device
Benefits of Deferred Probation in a DWI case
Deferred probation is a disposition in which a Defendant is placed on probation, and upon successful completion, the case will not result in a final
Suspicious DWI Circumstances
One of the suspicious DWI circumstances I see are occasions when cops are called out by bars to follow cars. They may or may not
Driver arrested for DUI after crashing into Jackson outreach center
Source: wjtv.com by: Delesha Banks JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A local community leader said one of his outreach centers was damaged due to a drunk
Tennessee Driver’s License Reinstatement
My office receives many phone calls from people wanting to reinstate their driver’s license. It is a process that can admittingly become complicated and frustrating.
New Ohio Law Prohibits Stunt Driving and Street Takeover
At the end of 2024, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 56. The Act created the new offenses of Stunt Driving and Street Takeover
2024 Tennessee Law Presumes Opioid Impairment With Antagonist
As of July 1, 2024, a person who was administered an opioid antagonist is presumed to be impaired while driving for the next 24 hours.
Democrat official charged with DUI asked arresting officer crude question: Police
Source: foxnews.com A Democratic official made repeated impolite comments about an officer’s genitals during a drunken driving arrest, according to the Chicago police. Democratic Board of
Ohio Bus Driver Files Lawsuits Based on DUI Arrest
Bobbi Shaffer was a professional driver. She drove a school bus, and she drove for DoorDash. After she was arrested for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in
Ohio Supreme Court Decides Constitutionality of Prolonged Traffic Stop
Suppose a police officer has a valid reason to stop a vehicle. As the officer approaches the vehicle, the officer realizes the reason for stopping
Substance Abuse Treatment Jail Credit for Tennessee DUI Second-Offenders
Some of my clients ask me how they may avoid spending so much time in jail for a second offense in the event they are
Understanding Ohio License Suspensions for DUI/OVI
The Statehouse News Bureau reported the efforts of the Ohio legislature to overhaul driver’s license suspensions. Legislation passed by the Ohio Senate aims to reduce
Officer Sued for Arresting Sober Driver
Field sobriety tests are not always correct in determining if someone is under the influence of an intoxicant. Due in part to lack of proper
Villager to lose driver’s license after golf cart DUI arrest
Source: www.villages-news.com A Villager will lose his driver’s license as the result of a golf cart drunk driving arrest. Thomas John Allen, 62, who lives
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