In cases that result in drunk driving convictions, a judge may assign varying penalties, depending on things like defendant’s prior criminal record and whether anyone was injured. In some cases that result in direct injury to another person, the court may order restitution. This is money paid by defendant to…
Authorities made a South Florida arrest for DUI and child endangerment in Boynton Beach after allegedly discovering a woman drunk behind the wheel of a car in a parking lot with four children jumping in and out of the sunroof. According to The Sun Sentinel, the engine of the vehicle…
The former director of the Florida State Parks was recently arrested for DUI with property damage and hit-and-run, according to the Tallahassee Democrat, which explained the arrest occurred after defendant was stopped by troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol. According to reports, the former official, who also previously worked for…
Florida House committee lawmakers have put the state one step closer to compelling more first-time DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices. On the surface, this may seem like bad news for DUI offenders. After all, ignition interlock devices are expensive, cumbersome and embarrassing. However, there could be one major…
Florida’s law against driving under the influence, F.S. 316.193, covers the offense of operating a vehicle while intoxicated not just by alcohol, but by any chemical substance that impairs the person’s normal faculties. This includes marijuana. However, now that the drug has become legal for medicinal purposes in the Sunshine…
Florida State University football team’s strength & conditioning coach was suspended for a month without pay following his Florida DUI arrest in Tallahassee, following a blow-out party with crew members of the “Showtime” network. According to The Tallahassee Democrat, Coach Vic Viloria spent the evening drinking whiskey on the Florida…
A Hollywood man has been arrested for DUI and hit-and-run after he allegedly caused a fatal crash and then failed to remain at the scene. According to The Sun-Sentinel, 53-year-old Gabriel Tommie could be facing up to 5 years in prison. Officials report defendant was driving a pickup truck in…
File this one under “strange but true”: A New York woman recently successfully warded off a DUI conviction after presenting evidence in court that her body brews its very own alcohol. You read that correctly. This woman reportedly blew a blood-alcohol level that was more than four times the legal limit,…