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Orlando Woman Arrested for DUI that occurred 34 years ago!
At the FL DUI Group, we always say that no DUI arrest is perfect. Multiply that by 1,ooo when that DUI arrest occurred 34 years ago! An Orange County woman was picked up on an outstanding warrant from 34 years ago. The warrant stems from a 1977 DUI charge. She is now 57 years… Read More »
Former President of MADD Arrested for DUI!
The FL DUI Group has previously posted on cops, movie stars and sports stars not being immune to DUI arrests. Well, as it turns out, former members of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving aren’t immune either. A former president of the Gainesville chapter of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was arrested recently on a DUI… Read More »
Police Shut Down Breath Test Machines!
If you are accused of DUI in the State of Florida, a breath test result is a legal presumption of guilt; if you charged with driving with a breath-alcohol content of .08% or higher, the machine is the only evidence of breath-alcohol. Either way you look at it, will be facing a “trial by… Read More »
Miguel Cabrera faces FL DUI charge!
I know that most people will read the facts of this case and chuckle and think this is a slam dunk DUI case, but based on the facts reported so far, this looks like it could be a difficult DUI case for the State to prove. Here are the facts as reported at the… Read More »
No DUI arrest for Central Florida Prosecutor!
Get out of jail free cards really do exist! A Mount Dora police officer saw a car speeding and weaving on U.S. Highway 441 Sunday night. The officer stopped the car and made contact with the driver. The driver smelled like alcohol and had slurred speech. The driver then refused a breath test and… Read More »
Tiger’s Alleged Mistress gets jailed for her Orlando DUI.
Tiger Woods’ alleged mistress was sentenced yesterday to 1 year in the Orange County Jail, followed by 5 years probation. Mindy Lawton entered a no contest plea to DUI causing serious bodily injury and DUI property damage involving a 2009 crash. These are very serious consequences for a very serious crime, which is why… Read More »
Forced Blood Draws in Misdemeanor DUI Cases?
This is a wave that is sweeping the country and it looks like it will be coming to the Central Florida area soon. It’s called a “No Refusal” weekend and if you are arrested for DUI (even one involving no crash or injury) and you refuse the breath test, an officer will obtain a… Read More »
11% of Florida Drivers Admit to Drunk Driving.
A federal report recently stated that despite massive efforts to curb drunk driving, some 30 million Americans are driving drunk and another 10 million are driving drugged each year. When you have been in an auto accident, you should protect your rights and file a compensation claim. ALABAMA MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS | HENINGER GARRISON… Read More »
Orlando DUI Cops are cracking down in December!
DUI cops around Orlando have been cracking down on drunk driving for the month of December and will be cracking down even harder this week with New Years Eve approaching. Cut and paste the link below to see the entire story on how DUI arrests have been up in Orlando for the past 11… Read More »
Florida Officer Arrested for DUI.
An off duty Palm Bay officer faces DUI charges Friday after crashing his car. Even law enforcement officers aren’t immune from making mistakes. Cut and paste the link below to read the full story. http://tinyurl.com/2fp3awx DUI cases (especially those involving crashes) can be complex. There are certain things that law enforcement MUST do in… Read More »
