If anyone files a case against you, then you need to get the assistance of an attorney. An attorney is going to represent you in front of the judiciary and try to remove all charges. Sometimes, individuals are misguided and skip the option of hiring a criminal attorney for presenting the opinion in front of the court. It is an idiotic step. You need to be careful and try to make a decision wisely of hiring a professional criminal lawyer. Major reasons Give best advise The … [Read more...]
4th of July and DUI
It's that time of year again. This particular year Independence Day falls on a Thursday and many people are taking an extended weekend which usually means over-indulging in liquor. The police will be out in force starting tonight and throughout the weekend. There will be DUI checkpoints in Pinellas County and if you've been drinking or taking drugs, even prescription drugs, you can get charged with DUI. This goes for boaters too. If you're stopped and submit to a breathalyzer and blow a … [Read more...]
We Build Wider Roads with Ample Bicycle Lanes, They Still Die
The Indian Rocks Causeway Bridge is what we wanted in terms of safety. Runners and walkers have their own path that is safe from bicycles and cars. Bicyclists have clearly marked and ample lanes with which to traverse the bridge. Cars have wider lanes with good visibility. What could go wrong. Last night, we found out. A 17-year-old girl died riding her bike on the Causeway after being struck by a 69-year-old impaired driver. There are just some things for which you can't account. A … [Read more...]
In a Huge Win for Law Enforcement, Supremes Say Police Can Take Blood from Unconscious DUI Suspects
The Fourth Amendment generally requires police to obtain a warrant for a blood draw. But in a 5-4 vote on Thursday, the court upheld a Wisconsin law that says people driving on a public road have impliedly consented to having their blood drawn if police suspect them of driving under the influence. It also said that "exigent circumstances" permit police to obtain a blood sample without a warrant. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer and Brett Kavanaugh joined Chief Justice … [Read more...]
Driving While High-DUI and Marijuana Use
Medical marijuana is legal in Florida. However, that doesn't mean you can drive after smoking a joint, or does it? Nearly 15 million people report driving while high on pot, making them twice as likely to be involved in a crash, a new AAA study has found. The AAA study cites research that driving while cannabis-impaired approximately doubles car crash risk, and that around one in 10 regular cannabis users develop dependence, according to a National Center for Biotechnology Information … [Read more...]