A first-time DUI diversion of prosecution after a DUI arrest in Hillsborough County can be overwhelming. Understanding the RIDR program, designed to reduce DUI recidivism, is crucial for those seeking a path to resolution. This guide provides essential Q&A and a detailed table summarizing the program’s eligibility, benefits, and restrictions, offering clarity to individuals facing…
Continue reading ›Seeking Legal Help After a DUI Arrest in Hillsborough County If you’ve found yourself facing a DUI arrest in Hillsborough County, Florida, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. In such a challenging situation, it’s crucial to seek expert legal guidance to navigate the complex legal process that follows. One of the…
Continue reading ›DUI in a Tesla – What happens when an officer pulls over a self-driving car? Can the officer charge anyone with a DUI in a self-driving Tesla? Some Scholars have written about this and I thought we might review this issue. Tesla automobiles have an autopilot feature. It is not truly self-driving as Tesla has…
Continue reading ›DUI Diversion Program The Office of the State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit just developed their own DUI Diversion Program. Therefore, we will look at some of Florida’s already established DUI diversion programs. The 8th, 9th, 11th & 15th Circuit Courts all use DUI Diversion for a driver’s first DUI charge. Furthermore, each Circuit Court has different…
Continue reading ›“Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) in Florida and throughout the nation have raised concerns among both jurors and judges. This is because law enforcement and prosecutors aim to influence the independent judgment of these legal authorities in determining the potential impairment of criminal suspects. We’ve acquired training manuals and carefully scrutinized the evidence supporting these so-called…
Continue reading ›Drugs and DUI DUI attorneys and people who have been arrested call me and sometimes ask: What happens when there is a DUI arrest, a .000 breath test, followed by a urine screen that is positive for drugs? Here is the answer. We use a toxicologist to testify about the limitations of urinalysis in the…
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