Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Woman Critically Injures Two People in DUI Crash
A Florida woman is facing DUI charges after deputies allege that the vehicle she was driving critically injured two people before crashing. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a crash at around 2:00 a.m. Police said that witnesses reported a vehicle traveling at a high rate… Read More »
Brevard County Man Arrested on 7th DUI Charge
Police have arrested a Brevard County man on his seventh DUI offense. Yes, seventh. He was arrested for DUI 6 times prior although not all of those offenses were in the 10-year lookback period. At the time of his arrest, he was driving on a suspended license and required to have an interlock ignition… Read More »
Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Orange County
Police have arrested a 39-year-old man after a fatal accident involving a 24-year-old woman who died in Orange County on December 24, according to Florida Highway Patrol. He has since been charged with DUI manslaughter, which is the most serious DUI offense that a Floridian can face. The defendant is currently being held on… Read More »
Off-Duty Seminole County Police Officer Charged with DUI After Being Found Passed Out Behind the Wheel
Police arrested an off-duty Seminole County police officer after they found her passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle while intoxicated. Just before 1 a.m., police found the 29-year-old officer asleep in her personal vehicle at the intersection of East Taylor Road and South Woodland Boulevard according to the arrest report. Body-camera video… Read More »
Orlando Woman With Three Prior Convictions for DUI Faces Two Counts of DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Accident
Police have arrested an Orlando woman after a horrific accident at an intersection. Police say that the driver ran a red light and crashed into a Kia Soul with her Jeep Grand Cherokee. Two individuals, a father and a son, were killed in the crash. A 50-year-old father and his 19-year-old son were both… Read More »
Penalties for Leaving the Scene of an Accident to Avoid a DUI
Getting a DUI is never a fun experience. Florida levies major penalties on those who are caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, your situation can become much worse if you flee the scene of an accident involving a DUI. The penalties can have a profound impact on your future. In… Read More »
How Does Florida Define Reckless Driving?
In Florida, reckless driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle with a willful disregard for the safety of others. Examples of reckless driving include grossly excessive speed, weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, and failure to yield. Merely speeding is not considered an example of reckless driving. In this article, the Orlando,… Read More »
How Does the State of Florida Handle DUI Charges for Those who Live in Other States?
Florida is a popular destination for tourists and those who are coming down from other states across the country for spring break. It stands to reason then, that Florida files a lot of DUI charges against those who live in other states. It’s important to note that these charges will follow you back home… Read More »
Elementary School Teacher Had BAC Nearly Three Times the Legal Limit
A Florida elementary school teacher is in hot water after being pulled over by police. According to law enforcement, her BAC was nearly three times the legal limit of .08. Police pulled over after they noticed that she was struggling to maintain a lane. In other words, she was driving on top of the… Read More »
What Happens if I’m Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident While Intoxicated?
An arrest for DUI alone has serious consequences. Those who leave the scene of a crash, however, can face even tougher penalties. This is especially true when the accident resulted in property damage, injury, or death. These consequences can alter the course of your future, remain on your record forever, and result in jail… Read More »
