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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 »
Woman Charged with DUI Had 5 Kids in Her Car
A woman has recently been charged with operating her vehicle while intoxicated after causing a traffic accident. She is also being charged with child neglect as she had 5 kids in her backseat at the time of the accident. Her breath test showed that she had a BAC .08 which is right at the… Read More »
Sanford Police Officer Arrested on DUI Charge
A Sanford police officer has been arrested on a DUI charge after a trooper noticed that she was having difficulty maintaining a lane. The officer initiated a stop and asked the suspect to perform field sobriety tests, which the trooper said she failed. She was arrested and taken to the police station where she… Read More »
How Does Breath Testing Work?
Under Florida law, if an officer requests a breathalyzer test, implied consent rules mean that you cannot refuse the test without the law presuming you are guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol. However, breathalyzer tests are not the most accurate way to measure BAC, and they do have a margin of error…. Read More »
Orlando Mother on Life Support After DUI Accident
An alleged drunk driver is being charged with DUI after a crash that put an Orlando mother on life support, according to a recent news article. The mother was coming home from a work-related trip when the accident occurred. The victim and her wife had recently launched a new business and were only 40… Read More »
Woman Facing DUI Charge for Driving Onto Volusia County Beach
A Florida woman is facing a litany of charges after she drove her SUV up onto a beach. The vehicle got stuck in the sand, but not before she nearly struck a child. She is currently facing charges for reckless driving, aggravated DUI, and failure to obey a traffic signal. It remains unclear what… Read More »
