Monthly Archives: August 2024
Orlando Woman Facing DUI Manslaughter Charge
A 36-year-old woman who was already facing a charge of vehicular homicide is now facing an additional charge of DUI manslaughter for a fatal accident that occurred on July 19th. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the new charge following the release of the woman’s lab results. The lab tests confirmed that the woman’s… Read More »
Officer Arrested on Misdemeanor DUI Charge
A new video shows the arrest of a Doral Police officer for DUI that occurred in May. The officer was arrested on May 20 on a misdemeanor DUI charge by Florida Highway Patrol on northbound U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 105, according to records. The footage shows the trooper pulling over the officer as… Read More »
Analyzing the Three Major Types of Field Sobriety Tests
The NHTSA recognizes three field sobriety tests to be used by officers to determine whether or not a driver is intoxicated. These tests assess balance, coordination, and a driver’s ability to split their attention between two tasks. These are all elements that are compromised when an individual is under the influence of drugs or… Read More »
Florida Elementary School Principal Charged with DUI
A Florida elementary school principal is in a difficult position after he was charged with driving under the influence. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the principal was pulled over after driving erratically. In addition to the DUI charge, the principal will also be charged with fleeing and attempting to elude police officers… Read More »
Volusia County Woman Facing DUI Manslaughter Charges After Death of Pedestrian
Daytona Beach police have arrested a 24-year-old woman for DUI in a crash that killed an out-of-state pedestrian who was in town for the Rolex 24. The woman will face charges of DUI manslaughter for the death of the pedestrian. The pedestrian was identified as a 58-year-old man from Michigan who was attempting to… Read More »
