Teens and young adults have a reputation for acting recklessly. But, if your child has neglected to stay sober while behind the wheel of a car, they’re about to learn how harsh the repercussions of this dangerous act can be. For
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges, yet some drivers underestimate the penalties that a DUI charge can bring, even for a first-time offender. If you are facing a DUI for the first time, it is important to react appropriately
On behalf of Platt Cole Russell & Simpson PLLC Attorneys at Law PLLC posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, September 29, 2016. A new device aims to keep drunk drivers off the road in Florida and elsewhere through a patch
Most parents in Florida do their best to protect their children. As kids get older, however, this can be more of a challenge because teenagers are often confronted with various temptations, including alcohol and drugs. Unfortunately, teens who are driving
On behalf of Platt Cole Russell & Simpson PLLC Attorneys at Law PLLC posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, August 4, 2016. In Florida, as in other states, drunk driving poses a deadly danger, and ride-sharing services like Uber and
A 45-year-old man was taken into custody on July 18 after causing a traffic accident in Gainesville. Police say that the crash occurred after the man drove through a red light on NE 39th Avenue and North Main Street. The
On June 21, Florida House Majority Leader Dana Young used her Twitter account to voice support for Uber. Young stated that there have been significantly fewer DUI arrests in Tampa since the ridesharing company began operating there. She also said
According to law enforcement officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, a 31-year-old woman from Ruskin was charged with DUI after driving the wrong way on 50th Street South on June 6. Reportedly, the woman had a toddler in the
In Florida, Brevard County residents who find themselves facing criminal charges related to impaired driving while in possession of a controlled substance may be interested in a case that is unfolding on the opposite side of the state. According to
Justin Blackmon, who has been suspended from the Jacksonville Jaguars since 2013, will be sentenced in June after pleading guilty to misdemeanor DUI charges from an incident in December. Florida football fans may now that it is the third time
On April 20, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over the legality of state laws in Minnesota and North Dakota that make it a separate crime when drivers who have been suspected of DUI refuse a blood, urine or breath
It is commonly known that driving a car while under the influence of drugs and alcohol is illegal and dangerous. What about operating other types of vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol? It is commonly thought that
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