Quite a few actually. Although sobriety tests are frequently conducted on drunk driving suspects throughout the United States, they can often be taken out of the evidence if the right questions are asked. There are very strict guidelines for conducted sobriety tests and it’s very easy for law enforcement to overlook them. If, for example, police leave their flashing car lights on during the test, the tests instructions were not recited properly, the officer who conducted the tests wasn’t technically qualified to do so or police had you perform the test in a poor location (ground not level, bad lighting) a judge may elect to disregard the failed test or tests as evidence. If police did conduct the sobriety tests in a proper way you still may be able to get around the charge if you weren’t wearing proper footwear (sandals, boots), if you have a medical condition that conflicted with the nature of the test, etc.

Never just assume you are guilty of a DUI. Talking to a drunk driving attorney in your state is always best as they deal with cases like your on a daily basis.

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Being charged with a Florida DUI can be a confusing and most of all frightening experience. Penalties like jail time and high monetary fines you can’t afford make this understandable. However, while most people charged with drunk driving in Pinellas County merely plead guilty at the drop of the pin you shouldn’t! A DUI attorney at Musca Law can probably help you avoid a conviction if proper steps are taken in a timely manor.

Whether your arrest occurred in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Port Orange, Clearwater or elsewhere in Pinellas County Musca Law can help you fight your charge. To get the process started simply contact a Pinellas County DUI attorney and schedule your free consultation (either in person or on the phone, your choice.)

HUNTINGTON BEACH — Huntington Beach police have proposed posting the names of DUI offenders online in an effort to cut down on the city’s drunken driving problem.

Posting the offenders’ names would not be to embarrass people, but to send a message that the Huntington Beach Police Department is enforcing DUIs, police Lt. Russell Reinhart told the Huntington Beach Independent.

Police submitted a report to the City Council this month identifying drinking and driving as a “significant problem” in the city.

Some residents say the online list is a good idea.

“I actually think it might be effective and I don’t really see really any down side to it,” supporter Dan Harbs told KTLA.

But not everyone agrees with the idea.

“A DUI in itself is a deterrent usually, hopefully, and I don’t think you need to punish people any further,” said opponent Lorraine Keseloff.

Over the last three years the department has made, on average, a reported 1,700 DUI arrests a year.

In my opinion posting anyone’s name who is suspected DUI online is pure criminal. Being convicted of DUI is another story, but many DUI arrests are made in an unjustified way and many people suspected of drunk driving are innocent.

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WESTMINSTER, Md. — Donte’ Stallworth is playing professional football again for the first time since December 2008.

The new Baltimore Ravens wide receiver donned shoulder pads on Friday, his first action since pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter last year.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Stallworth said that he intends to “move forward” and “try to continue my life as a I know it.”

In March 2009, the former Cleveland Browns standout was driving in Florida when his car struck and killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes. Stallworth served 24 days in jail and was suspended by the NFL for the entire 2009 season.

Stallworth said he will never forget what happened, but hopes be remembered for something other than what he termed “the situation.”

From a fantasy football perspective the addition of Stallworth as well as Boldin should only open things up for Ravens QB Joe Flacco and even star back Ray Rice as well. While quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Schaub, Phil Rivers, Tony Romo, Tom Brady and even Brett Favre will be drafted in all 2010 fantasy leagues before Flacco you can get some really good value on him in rounds 5-7 if you decide to draft backs, receivers and/or a star tight end in the first 4 rounds.

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Have you been arrested for DUI in Daytona Beach, Florida? If so, you are going to need a lawyer and Musca Law is your answer.

The attorneys at Musca Law have a proven track record, over 100 years combined experience and offer a free initial consultation to go over your DUI or other criminal charge. They can help you if have been charged with drunk driving in Daytona or elsewhere in Florida. Call 386-341-9882 today to get the process of protecting your rights started!

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Not only can Musca Law help you with your criminal DUI charge, but they have time and time again been successful with administrative DUI charges (early license suspension). You would be a fool not to contact the Daytona Beach DUI lawyers at Musca law for a free consultation if charged with DUI anywhere in Florida. They truly are Florida’s best DUI law firm. Dial 386-341-9882 now.

An ignition interlock device (IID), aka breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BIID) is a device that requires the testing of a drivers blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to start and continue drive a vehicle. The IID will not allow the car to start if the driver’s BAC concentration is over the programmed limit; which is usually .04 except in cases of multiple DUIs or DUI manslaughter/intoxication assault where the IID may require a .01 BAC or below. The device also requires breath samples at random times while driving to prevent others from taking the test for them.

Will I have to install an ignition interlock device in my car?

It’s unlikely if this is your first offense, but likely if this is your second or greater. Some states have it as possibility for a first offense only if you ,for example, caused injury or property damage, some states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Illinois and Louisiana require it for a first time offense in order to avoid license suspension and other states do not have it as a possibility for a first time offense; as I stated above it is likely you will have to install a IID if you are convicted of DUI 2 or more time. Every state now has it as a possibility for 2 o more offenses. Other states, such as Florida, are now allowing 4th time offenders to drive again with a IID installed. If you have been accused and not yet convicted of DUI/DWI I would recommend you talk to a drunk driving lawyer in your state about your situation.

Do I have to pay to have one installed?

Yes. Installation and other charges can be quite expensive actually. Installation commonly costs around $200 and you will be required to pay a monthly fee of around $100, for any maintenance expenses and calibration fees every 1-2 months of $50 or more. Failure to have the device calibrated at it’s scheduled time can be considered a violation of probation. In some states DUI fees can be applied to the expenses of the IID and in some states they cannot.

Lindsay Lohan has turned herself in at a Beverly Hills court house  to serve her prison sentence. She remained calm throughout the proceedings, where she was ordered to begin her sentence of 90 days for violating probation on previous DUI and related convictions. TMZ and other media outlets have reported she will likely serve no more than 23 days.

Judge Marsha Revel prohibited photography of Lohan being taken into custody. She will serve her sentence at the Lynwood Correctional Facility, the same lock-up where Paris Hilton did time in 2007 for a probation violation.

Famed attorney Robert Shapiro stepped down as Lohan’s lawyer yesterday for unknown reasons. Shawn Chapman Holley returned as Lohan’s lawyer after resigning from the case earlier this month.

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