Connect With Us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Visit our Linked In Profile Visit our Google +1! Visit us on Youtube.
Tampa Criminal Defense
Tampa's Aggressive Criminal Defense Firm

Recent Posts in Breath Tests Category

November 9, 2012

Can You Refuse A Chemical DUI Test In Tampa?

Driving is a privilege and not a right in the United States. Because of this important distinction, in order for the state of Florida to bestow upon you the privilege of getting behind the wheel, you have to agree to some important conditions. One item you agreed to went into place the second you signed for your license. Known as implied consent, Tampa drivers essentially consented to taking DUI testing whenever the police suspect you of driving under the influence. That may not seem fair since many of you would like that decision in the moment rather than having to say yes at the DMV years ago, but such is the reality of driving in Tampa.…

November 2, 2012

Can You Refuse A Breath Test In Tampa, Florida?

Driving with a BAC of .08 or above in Florida is a very bad idea. The police in Tampa are always on the lookout for drunk drivers and do not look kindly on those drivers that do not cooperate with the system. But a .08 BAC is not a number police can arrive at without the help of chemical testing. To determine with such specificity if a driver is over the legal limit in Tampa, police will often request that the driver take a breath test. The breath test measures a driver’s blood alcohol level by determining the amount of ethanol (a key ingredient in alcohol) in his or her breath.…

October 1, 2010

Florida DUI News – DUI Charges Reduced Against Florida Magistrate Who Oversees Drug Court

A Jacksonville drug court magistrate had his DUI charges reduced to reckless driving. Should he keep his judicial job?
September 1, 2010

Tampa DUI News – Tampa Bay Buccaneer Assistant Coach Arrested For DUI

A Buccaneer assistant football coach was arrested for DUI. He was stopped in South Tampa for running a red light.
August 31, 2010

Tampa DUI News – Man Given A Life Sentence For A Tampa DUI Fatality Argues For New DUI Penalty

A Tampa man is asking for a new DUI sentence. He received a DUI penalty of life in prison in a Tampa court room in 2003.
August 23, 2010

Tampa Bay DUI News – Two Pinellas County Employees Involved In Criminal Justice System Arrested For DUI

Two Pinellas County employees were arrested for DUI this weekend. Tampa Police are increasing efforts to stop drivers for DUI in Hyde Park, New Tampa and along Dale Mabry Highway.
August 9, 2010

Tampa DUI News – Osceola County Assistant Principal Arrested For DUI In Tampa

This Orlando assistant principal was arrested in Tampa Saturday. He was placed under arrest for DUI.
June 18, 2010

Tampa DUI Arrest – Actor From HBO Series The Sopranos Arrested For DUI In Tampa

A famous actor in town to promote his new cigar was arrested for DUI in Tampa Thursday night. The Sopranos actor was stopped leaving Hyde Park and arrested for drunk driving.
April 28, 2010

Tampa DUI News – Tampa Man Tries To Escape DUI Charge By Running Deputy Off The Road

A Tampa man was facing DUI charges but decided he would rather try to run a deputy off the road than go to Hillsborough County jail. The plan didn't work out as he was arrested for both DUI and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
April 28, 2010

Tampa DUI News – Hillsborough County Public Defender Arrested For DUI In Tampa

A public defender in Hillsborough County was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of a Tampa DUI. He refused field sobriety tests and a breath test.
Real Time Web Analytics