If police took a blood sample from you while you were unconscious in a hospital bed and incapable of giving consent, you might wake up feeling violated. If you were suspected of drunk driving, the arresting officers will use your blood sample to find out your blood alcohol content (BAC). Police officers may resort to…
In December 2022, 1,062 individuals lost their lives in drunk-driving crashes across the United States—the highest monthly toll since 2007. Police in West Palm Beach are quick to pull over drivers whom they suspect may be intoxicated, and may rely on visual cues to determine whether or not to initiate a traffic stop. If you’re…
The defense in a criminal case may call upon expert witnesses to provide education and clarity regarding a criminal case. Courts prohibit witnesses from testifying based on their own opinions or analysis; however, they make exceptions for expert witnesses who testify on matters pertaining to their areas of expertise. In a DUI case, the science…
Dozens of drunk driving arrests take place in Palm Beach County daily; however, what makes this incident unusual is that both men were arrested at the same time for drunk driving in the same vehicle. One particular incident was with Palm Beach Gardens police who received a tip about a reckless driver at 11:30 p.m….
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people die each day because they were a victim of a drunk driving accident. Because of the high risk of death when people drive while intoxicated, drivers are encouraged to report those they witness driving dangerously. However, an anonymous tip from a fellow driver doesn’t…
Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. lose their lives each year because of drunk driving. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration estimates that almost 30 people die daily because of DUI crashes. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country have the duty to curb DUI deaths, and in Florida, DUI offenders face harsh…
If you’ve recently been arrested for DUI in Palm Beach County, you might be wondering if there’s a way for the court to monitor your alcohol intake; after all, there’s no law against drinking if you’re 21 or older. But in the eyes of the law, a DUI arrest shows irresponsibility and the potential to…
Most people are familiar with the concept of DUI checkpoints, and many may have even encountered one during a busy holiday like the Fourth of July or Thanksgiving week. DUI checkpoints are usually planned at times when law enforcement officials expect a spike in drunk driving incidents, so they set them up on busy sections…
Even if you’ve never been stopped for a DUI, you might be familiar with field sobriety tests from television and movies. The horizontal gaze nystagmus, one-leg stand, and the walk-and-turn test are all standard non-invasive measures police officers use to determine probable cause for an arrest after they’ve pulled over a driver whom they suspect…
Most people understand the dangers of driving while intoxicated, but it’s still a common offense in Florida. Impaired drivers cause a significant portion of fatal accidents. Nationwide, the CDC estimates that about 1 alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurs every 50 minutes. Despite the grim statistics, DUI arrests occur all too frequently. The fact of the matter…
