A retired Arizona firefighter was arrested for DUI, despite the fact that he had no alcohol or drugs in his system. This fact was verified not only with a breathalyzer, but also with the analysis of a certified drug recognition expert. Our Broward County DUI defense attorneys understand that the…
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Risk of South Florida DUI Heightened During Memorial Weekend
In anticipation of approximately 2,000 or more visitors descending upon South Beach for weekend-long Memorial Day festivities, dubbed Urban Beach Weekend, Miami Beach Police have requested backup from four other surrounding agencies. Our Broward DUI defense attorneys understand that each night this weekend, we can expect to see some 400…
Fatal DUI in South Florida Leads to Felony Charges
She never saw him. That’s what a South Florida DUI manslaughter suspect said of the motorcyclist she was accused of striking and dragging for three miles before she was stopped by sheriff’s deputies on U.S. 41, near Fort Myers. Our Fort Lauderdale DUI defense lawyers know that while many motorcycle…
Broward Domestic Violence Involving Older Parents
In Pompano Beach, police reported that a 23-year-old man was arrested after reportedly attacking and choking his father, stopping only after the family’s dog, a pit bull, intervened and jumped on the back of the son. Our Broward domestic violence defense lawyers recognize that domestic violence cases are always fraught…
DUI Defense Lawyers Win Victory in W. VA Court
A recent win by DUI defense lawyers in West Virginia has relevance for our Broward DUI defense lawyers, as we await a decision from our own state supreme court regarding access to breathalyzer machine data. In West Virginia v. Overington, the primary question was whether defendants have a right to…
DUI Minimum Mandatory Sentencing Robs Judges of Discretion
A judge was forced to re-sentence a Florida DUI manslaughter defendant, after an appellate court found that the initial sentence was too lenient. Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers know that while there are many situations for which judges have a great deal of discretion, DUI manslaughter charges carry a minimum…
New Florida DUI Manslaughter Trial for Polo Mogul?
A columnist with the Sun-Sentinel recently penned an article he claimed pained him. In it, he wrote that as much as he hated to say it, the wealthy businessman convicted of DUI manslaughter in the 2010 death of a 23-yaer-old college student deserved another round in the courtroom. Our Broward…
DUI Blood Tests Require Warrant, Supreme Court Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that in most cases, if a police officer wishes to draw a blood sample and does not have your consent, a warrant must first be obtained. Our Broward DUI attorneys know that this is a significant victory for individual rights, as the justices ruled…
Sibling Domestic Violence in Florida Quite Common
They say twins share a bond that is unrivaled. But in the case of two twins from Palm Coast, it appears their rivalry too was unrivaled. Our Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorneys understand the two 21-year-old brothers spared using just about anything that was in reach – including a frying…
Hollywood Police Arrest Mother in “Honor Violence”
A Hollywood woman is facing child abuse charges after investigators allege she burned her 17-year-old daughter, who had reportedly engaged in an online relationship with a boy, despite the fact that she was betrothed to her cousin. Our Fort Lauderdale domestic violence lawyers know that instances like this, involving conservative…