Sarasota DUI Blog
Posts by Attorney Musca
Let’s start with a very simple and real scenario. You drove your car to meet some friends for drinks. You had one too many and soon find yourself feeling intoxicating effects. Perhaps you can find a taxi, but you don’t want to leave your car behind. Do you attempt to get behind the wheel and risk it?
Of course not. Driving while under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense under Florida law. It is also one that can lead to very harsh penalties. So, what is the driver in our scenario to do? Be safe, be smart, and try contacting a Designated Driver service for assistance. read more…
A Lake County elementary school teacher was recently arrested for his third driving under the influence (DUI) charge. While unfortunate, the case highlights two important facts. First, some Florida drivers are repeat DUI offenders. Second, in comparison to a driver with one DUI charge, repeat DUI offenders face enhanced penalties. If you or a loved one is facing a multiple DUI charge, do the smart thing and contact an experienced DUI defense attorney today. read more…
The attorneys at our Sarasota DUI defense firm get asked this question on numerous occasions. The simple and best answer is to not drink and drive. However, everyone makes mistakes. Our attorneys understand this. While our firm does not condone drinking and driving, we can provide a few practical tips to help avoid a DUI arrest in Florida. read more…
Many people assume that they will not get arrested or charged for driving under the influence (DUI). People often base this assumption on a variety of notions, such as they: drive well when intoxicated, have a simple route home that is not patrolled by law enforcement personnel, or are above the law. The truth is that a DUI charge can happen to anyone. read more…
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) is not solely reserved for intoxicated drivers of automobiles. In fact, if under the influence of drugs or alcohol, drivers of autos, commercial vehicles, and even shopping carts, can be arrested and charged with DUI. For example, consider a recent case out of Brooksville, Florida. read more…
Driving under the influence (DUI) and boating under the influence (BUI) are both criminal acts in the State of Florida. Both acts share the common element that a person was driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This commonality leads many to assume that the laws pertaining to DUIs and BUIs are the same. This is not the case.
Florida law treats an arrest for DUI quite differently than an arrest for BUI. The following examines the three major differences between DUI and BUI in Florida. While differences in the law exist, it is still important to seek an experienced defense attorney if you have been arrested for either crime. read more…
Intoxicated drivers pose risks to themselves and fellow motorists. They also pose serious risks to their passengers, especially since passengers are often family members or friends. A recent case in Plantation, Florida makes this vividly clear. read more…
Driving under the influence (DUI) is not only a crime in Florida, but it creates very dangerous risks. It poses risks to the intoxicated driver, as well as fellow motorists and even pedestrians. In addition, it can cause serious bodily injury to others. A recent DUI crash in Sarasota makes this vividly clear. If you have been charged with DUI in Sarasota, contact an experienced Sarasota DUI defense attorney today. Our firm has the right team to help. read more…
Some people convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida are sentenced to DUI probation. This is a criminal penalty that is an alternative to a person serving jail time. A period of probation requires the successful completion of certain conditions. If a person placed on probation fails to complete these conditions, he may be in violation of probation.
DUI probation violation can lead to very harsh and real consequences. These include: an increase in a person’s probation period, the imposition of additional probation conditions, and even a prison sentence. If you are on DUI probation and believe you may have violated probation, it is necessary to contact an experienced DUI defense attorney for assistance. The dedicated team of attorneys at Musca Law can help. read more…
If you were driving at night during this past holiday season, it is highly likely that you noticed an increase in Florida Highway Patrol vehicles. The holidays typically mean a greater number of intoxicated drivers and the increase was on account of enhanced efforts to deter and remove impaired drivers from driving along Florida’s roadways. In particular, the Florida Highway Patrol, North District, conducted a DUI Wolf Pack patrol in Sarasota County on December 28, from 10 PM until December 29 at 4 AM.
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