There are probably no sweeter words to a defendant facing DUI charges than, “Case Dismissed.” But unless you have hired a skilled Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer, you’re unlikely to hear those words. This is not a reality you want to face entering a New Year. It should be a…
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Florida Supreme Court to Hear DUI Breath Machine Appeal Next Year
The Florida Supreme Court has delayed a hearing until early next year on the issue of whether the maker of the only state-approved breathalyzer machine must turn over evidence showing how it works. Fort Lauderdale DUI attorneys know this ruling could impact the future of a huge number of DUI…
Broward DUI Lawyers Take a Closer Look at Checkpoints
December is one of the busiest months for law enforcement officials, with many agencies gearing up to host a large number of DUI checkpoints. The Florida Highway Patrol recently announced that with the holidays, officers would be conducting a series of checkpoints, as well as saturated patrols, known as “wolf…
Avoid a Fort Lauderdale DUI this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not necessarily noted for being a big drinking day like New Year’s Eve or St. Patrick’s Day. But it’s every bit as big a drinking holiday as it is an eating day — with football games seemingly on from Thursday right through to Sunday night. Our Fort Lauderdale…
Thousands of South Florida DUI Drug Cases in Question
The Broward Medical Examiner’s Office admits it may have botched thousands of DUI drug toxicology test results, jeopardizing countless convictions and calling into question pending cases. Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers are ready to take your calls with questions concerning this matter, as it’s likely to affect a large number…
Tampering With Ankle Monitor Results in Bigger Trouble
A wealthy man who is on house arrest while appealing his high-profile conviction of Florida DUI manslaughter charges earlier this year is back in jail after reportedly tampering with his ankle monitoring device. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys understand that polo magnate John Goodman, who was paying for constant home…
Woman’s Recent DUI Marks 19th Arrest
Most people facing DUI charges are terrified because it’s the first time they’ve ever become entangled in the criminal justice system. Not so for a 29-year-old Florida woman, whose recent DUI arrest is her 19th since she became an adult. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys know that cases such as…
Florida DUI Cases Tossed After Checkpoint Deemed Illegal
A number of DUI arrests have been tossed after a checkpoint held late last year in Pasco County was determined to be illegal. Broward DUI lawyers know that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled way back in 1990 that checkpoints were legal. It was a 6-3 decision, and it was a…
Child Neglect Charges Accompany Broward DUI When Kids Present
A woman in northern Florida was arrested for DUI with eight children in her vehicle. In addition to charges of driving under the influence, she is also accused of eight counts of child neglect. Fort Lauderdale DUI defense lawyers know that while this is an extreme example, it’s not uncommon…
Fort Lauderdale DUI Watch: Suspect Offers Trooper a Bribe
What could have been a simple misdemeanor DUI charge has ballooned into a second-degree felony case, after a woman allegedly attempted to bribe a trooper to let her go. West Palm Beach DUI lawyers understand, according to multiple media reports, the 21-year-old woman is facing felony bribery charges, following the…