There are many different situations that could lead to driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Some of the most common involve traffic stops and technical infractions rather than people causing injury or property damage that affects others. Someone with no real...
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Florida man on lawn mower charged with DUI for the 6th time
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jul 29, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A Florida man may be regretting his decision to pick up a lawnmower from one of his neighbors on July 4 after he was taken into custody for alleged drunk driving. Police say that a records check revealed that the Manatee County resident has faced DUI charges on five...
What drugs are most common among drivers?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jul 13, 2020 | Drunk Driving
In every state, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal, even for medical marijuana users. In fact, there are a number of perfectly legal prescription drugs that can impair your driving. If they do, you should not drive while using those drugs. You...
Former Florida judge charged with DUI
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jul 8, 2020 | Drunk Driving
On June 27, Florida authorities arrested a retired Palm Beach County circuit judge on suspicion of drunk driving after she was involved in a car accident. The incident occurred in Riviera Beach at approximately 11 p.m. According to local media, the Riviera Beach...
Drunk driving crackdown in Florida leads to 34 arrests
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 1, 2020 | blog, Drunk Driving
Many Police departments in Florida conducted anti-drunk driving operations over the recent Memorial Day weekend, but few of them put as much effort into their crackdown as the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Between 2014 and 2018, there were more intoxicated...
Will Florida Supreme Court consider breath test case given SCOTUS decision?
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jul 27, 2016 | Drunk Driving
Earlier this summer, our blog discussed how the Florida Supreme Court had agreed to hear oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the state's refusal to submit law.The case in question was filed by a Volusia County motorist arrested on suspicion...
Helping college students arrested for DUI while home on summer break
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 30, 2016 | Drunk Driving
Now that the spring semester has come to a close, many college students have packed up their dorm rooms and made their way home for summer vacation. While this ability to spend time with family, earn some much-needed money and just relax in comfortable surroundings is...
State’s high court to consider constitutionality of refusal to submit law
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Jun 9, 2016 | Drunk Driving
If one were to rank the 50 states on the severity of their respective drunk driving laws, there's a very good chance that Florida would rank near the top. If you don't believe it, consider that that the Sunshine State is only one of 12 states with a refusal law that...
DUI patrols will be out in full force over Memorial Day weekend
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | May 17, 2016 | Drunk Driving
It seems hard to believe, but Memorial Day weekend, which many people view as the unofficial start to the summer, is now less than two weeks away. As such, many people will be busy in the coming days solidifying either their travel arrangements, or plans with family...
How a first-offense DUI conviction can affect your license
On Behalf of Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. | Mar 22, 2016 | Drunk Driving
If you have been convicted of first-offense driving under the influence in Florida, it's important to understand that a conviction will result in consequences that extend beyond possible incarceration and large fines.Indeed, state law dictates that anyone convicted of...
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