Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is the Rising BAC Defense in a Florida DUI Case?
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 »
Can a Breath Test for DUI Give a False Positive?
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 »
24-Year-Old Arrested for DUI, Driving without a License, and DUI Manslaughter
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 »
Different Types of DUI Charges in Orlando, Florida
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 »
Driver Arrested for DUI Manslaughter After Accident at Intersection
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 »
Florida Man Accused of Causing 6-Vehicle Crash While Drunk
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 »
Orlando Woman Charged After Running Red Light, Killing Father and Son
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 »
Florida Woman Facing DUI Charges After Food Run to McDonald’s
A Florida woman is facing DUI charges after a late-night food run to McDonald’s. Her vehicle was stopped after a police officer saw her fail to stop properly at a red light, according to the arrest report. The incident occurred at 2:20 in the morning in Clermont, Florida. The driver allegedly rolled through a… Read More »
Tampa Radio Host Charged with DUI Causing Property Damage
A popular Tampa radio host is charged with causing an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Tampa police. The radio personality caused an accident with another vehicle. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash. However, his vehicle was damaged. The radio host has been charged with… Read More »
How Do DUI Blood Tests Work?
Police have several ways to determine whether or not a driver is drunk at the time of an arrest. The most popular is field sobriety tests, but they are also the least accurate. Breathalyzer tests are more accurate but do have a margin of error. The most accurate way to determine if someone is… Read More »
