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Author Archives: Jay Butchko

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Elementary School Teacher Had BAC Nearly Three Times the Legal Limit

By Matt Olszewski |

A Florida elementary school teacher is in hot water after being pulled over by police. According to law enforcement, her BAC was nearly three times the legal limit of .08. Police pulled over after they noticed that she was struggling to maintain a lane. In other words, she was driving on top of the… Read More »

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What Happens if I’m Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident While Intoxicated?

By Matt Olszewski |

An arrest for DUI alone has serious consequences. Those who leave the scene of a crash, however, can face even tougher penalties. This is especially true when the accident resulted in property damage, injury, or death. These consequences can alter the course of your future, remain on your record forever, and result in jail… Read More »

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What is a “Wet Reckless” in Florida?

By Matt Olszewski |

A “wet reckless” is usually the result of a plea bargain for a DUI case in Florida. It refers to a reckless driving charge that can be obtained instead of a DUI charge. Reckless driving charges carry substantially fewer penalties than DUI charges. Prosecutors may offer a wet reckless in lieu of a DUI… Read More »

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What is the Rising BAC Defense in a Florida DUI Case?

By Matt Olszewski |

You’re driving home from the bar and you think you’re sober enough to do so. However, you get pulled over on the way home and the officer suspects that you’re driving under the influence. By the time the officer tests your blood alcohol concentration, you blow a .08 on the breathalyzer device rendering you… Read More »

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Can a Breath Test for DUI Give a False Positive?

By Matt Olszewski |

A false positive occurs when a blood or breath test shows that someone’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit when it isn’t. If you are not drunk, then you should not bear the costs related to a DUI. However, a false positive on a breathalyzer test could complicate the matter. You… Read More »

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24-Year-Old Arrested for DUI, Driving without a License, and DUI Manslaughter

By Matt Olszewski |

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he allegedly caused the death of a 41-year-old woman. According to the police report, he made an unsafe lane change causing the other driver to swerve out of her lane. She was killed in the attempt. Another man was seriously injured in the crash…. Read More »

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Different Types of DUI Charges in Orlando, Florida

By Matt Olszewski |

Those who operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be accused of various DUI-related crimes. These range from misdemeanors to 1st-degree felonies under Florida law. Whether or not someone was injured or killed in the crash determines the severity of the offenses. In this article, we’ll discuss all the… Read More »

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Driver Arrested for DUI Manslaughter After Accident at Intersection

By Matt Olszewski |

The driver of a Ford F-250 has been charged with three counts of DUI manslaughter and one count of DUI causing serious bodily injury after going the wrong way down a street and causing an accident with a much smaller vehicle, a Honda Fit. Three family members inside of the Honda Fit were killed… Read More »

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Florida Man Accused of Causing 6-Vehicle Crash While Drunk

By Matt Olszewski |

A Florida man has been accused of causing a six-vehicle crash while operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. According to police, the man did not stop for traffic in front of him while trying to change lanes. The defendant struck the vehicle in front of him causing a chain reaction causing that… Read More »

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Orlando Woman Charged After Running Red Light, Killing Father and Son

By Matt Olszewski |

Police have arrested an Orlando woman on charges that she ran a red light and killed two people, a father and his son. The woman is now facing two charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, driving on a suspended license, and violation of probation. A 50-year-old man and his 19-year-old son died in the… Read More »

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