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David Katz is one of only 4 Board Certified DUI Defense Experts practicing in the State of Florida. David achieved recognition as a DUI Defense Expert in July of 2012 from the National College for DUI Defense, the only organizations accredited by the American Bar Association to award Board Certification in the area of DUI Defense. A founding partner of Katz & Phillips, P.A., David Katz is a former Assistant State Attorney and DUI / Intoxilyzer Lead Attorney with the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office. David has prosecuted cases in both Orange and Seminole Counties. Chosen by the Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association, David taught DUI trial skills to new prosecutors statewide. As the Seminole County Intoxilyzer Lead Attorney he received unique training and experience with the Intoxilyzer 8000, including access to the manufacturer of the device, which he now uses to aid in the defense of DUI cases. David has been the featured speaker at Continuing Legal Education Seminars focused on DUI Defense, lecturing to attorneys practicing DUI defense throughout the country. David is also the author or co-author of nine books on DUI defense including three Inside the Minds series books focusing on DUI cases. As a defense attorney David has focused his practice on DUI defense and has played a key role in the suppression of thousands of breath test results in Central Florida and surrounding areas, acting as the lead attorney in suppression hearings focusing on source code and machine malfunction issues. David is truly focused on his clients needs. He has received the 2012 AVVO Client Choice Award and the 2013 Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Further, David was recently featured in NEWSWEEK Magazines' 2012 Showcase of Leading Criminal Defense Attorneys. The only dedicated DUI defense attorney to be featured this year. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: The National College for DUI Defense The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers The Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers The American Bar Association The Florida Bar Association The Orange County Bar Association The Seminole County Bar Association The Lake County Bar Association DUI is not recognized as a specialized area of law in Florida, therefore Mr. Katz is not certified as a Specialist by the Florida Bar.
Corpus Delecti plays a huge role in prosecuting DUI cases

The Corpus Delecti Rule in DUI Cases

David Katz February 18, 2025 No Comments

Understanding How It Works in Florida Introduction The corpus delecti rule is a key concept in criminal law, meaning that there must be proof that

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DUI Accident Arrest

The DUI Accident Exception to Florida Misdemeanor Arrest Requirements

David Katz February 11, 2025 No Comments

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

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Shopping Scooter DUI

“Florida Man” arrested for Shopping Scooter DUI!

David Katz June 14, 2024 No Comments

Can you be arrested for DUI on a shopping scooter? Florida Man stories abound and provide lots of entertainment for people around the country. In

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DUI Can Effect You Outside of the Legal System

David Katz March 26, 2024 No Comments

This weekend, former Florida Gator and now Georgia Bulldog, Trevor Etienne, the younger brother of NFL superstar Travis Etienne, was arrested for DUI. Like the

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DUI Checkpoint

Florida Increases DUI Enforcement During Spring Break

David Katz March 15, 2024 No Comments

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

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DUI on Private Property

Can the Police Make and Arrest for DUI on Private Property?

David Katz March 4, 2024 No Comments

Can the Police make an arrest for DUI on Private Property?                The answer to this question will of course depend on the State in

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Florida Breath Testers Not Registered

David Katz June 17, 2015 No Comments

Stephen Daniels of DUI UNDO Consultants has announced a new challenge he discovered while spending time trolling the Florida Administrative Rules regarding breath testing in

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More Problems with the Alcohol Testing Program in Florida

David Katz March 20, 2014 No Comments

For years, the State of Florida Alcohol Testing Program, a division of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been denying that they possessed the

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Proposed Changes to Florida’s DUI Laws May Limit Defenses.

David Katz February 13, 2014 No Comments

House Bill 299 is a 96 page proposed amendment to Florida DUI Laws. There are numerous proposed changes which will be discussed in future posts,

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Florida switches from Frye to Daubert

David Katz September 25, 2013 No Comments

Beginning July 1, 2013 Florida law changed.  Florida had been using the Frye standard; however, we have now switched to what is known as the

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