Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Polk County Man Arrested on Charges of DUI Manslaughter After Striking Woman in Motorized Wheelchair
A Polk County man was arrested on charges of DUI manslaughter after he struck a woman in a motorized wheelchair on Christmas Eve, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Sunday around 6 p.m. The 40-year-old victim was headed east on West Pipkin Road when the defendant, a 67-year-old man, struck her… Read More »
Merrit Island Man Faces Charges of DUI Manslaughter in Death of 70-Year-Old Woman
A 36-year-old Merritt Island man is facing a charge of DUI manslaughter for the death of a 70-year-old woman that occurred on New Year’s Eve. The crash left three others in the vehicle hospitalized, one of whom is in critical condition. According to police, the defendant was operating his vehicle at a reckless speed… Read More »
Florida Woman Critically Injures Two People in DUI Crash
A Florida woman is facing DUI charges after deputies allege that the vehicle she was driving critically injured two people before crashing. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a crash at around 2:00 a.m. Police said that witnesses reported a vehicle traveling at a high rate… Read More »
Brevard County Man Arrested on 7th DUI Charge
Police have arrested a Brevard County man on his seventh DUI offense. Yes, seventh. He was arrested for DUI 6 times prior although not all of those offenses were in the 10-year lookback period. At the time of his arrest, he was driving on a suspended license and required to have an interlock ignition… Read More »
Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Orange County
Police have arrested a 39-year-old man after a fatal accident involving a 24-year-old woman who died in Orange County on December 24, according to Florida Highway Patrol. He has since been charged with DUI manslaughter, which is the most serious DUI offense that a Floridian can face. The defendant is currently being held on… Read More »
Off-Duty Seminole County Police Officer Charged with DUI After Being Found Passed Out Behind the Wheel
Police arrested an off-duty Seminole County police officer after they found her passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle while intoxicated. Just before 1 a.m., police found the 29-year-old officer asleep in her personal vehicle at the intersection of East Taylor Road and South Woodland Boulevard according to the arrest report. Body-camera video… Read More »
Orlando Woman With Three Prior Convictions for DUI Faces Two Counts of DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Accident
Police have arrested an Orlando woman after a horrific accident at an intersection. Police say that the driver ran a red light and crashed into a Kia Soul with her Jeep Grand Cherokee. Two individuals, a father and a son, were killed in the crash. A 50-year-old father and his 19-year-old son were both… Read More »
Penalties for Leaving the Scene of an Accident to Avoid a DUI
Getting a DUI is never a fun experience. Florida levies major penalties on those who are caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, your situation can become much worse if you flee the scene of an accident involving a DUI. The penalties can have a profound impact on your future. In… Read More »
How Does Florida Define Reckless Driving?
In Florida, reckless driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle with a willful disregard for the safety of others. Examples of reckless driving include grossly excessive speed, weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, and failure to yield. Merely speeding is not considered an example of reckless driving. In this article, the Orlando,… Read More »
How Does the State of Florida Handle DUI Charges for Those who Live in Other States?
Florida is a popular destination for tourists and those who are coming down from other states across the country for spring break. It stands to reason then, that Florida files a lot of DUI charges against those who live in other states. It’s important to note that these charges will follow you back home… Read More »
