You’re Busted… For Believing this DUI Myth!

A lot of people believe that they are required to take a field sobriety test. However, did you know that you CAN decline to take a test?

Weird DUI News Roundup for August

Here’s a round-up of the latest bizarre DUI news from across the country, including an update the goat rescued in a DUI checkpoint.

Bride-to-Be Gets DUI Hours Before Wedding

According to an Associated Press article, a bride headed home from her bachelorette party was driving drunk with a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit. She was arrested only a few hours before she was scheduled to make her vows.

The Seattle Times reports that she was pulled over for going 90 m.p.h. and weaving in and out of traffic on an interstate highway.

When state troopers pulled her over, she said she would be getting married the following afternoon.

This wasn’t her first DUI, and the process apparently went quickly as she was booked and released in time to make her wedding.

Florida Man Gets Arrested for DUI Twice in 48 Hours

The Gainesville Sun released a report on Antony David Dees and his two DUI arrests in two days.

Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run on Thursday, August 19 at 3 a.m. Witnesses and physical evidence linked Dees to the incident which occurred barely 48 hours after being charged with refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test.

Dees was additionally charged with DUI causing property damage, hit and run, leaving the scene of the crime, and driving on a suspended license. He was booked into the Alachua County Jail with a bond set at $170,000.

North Pole DUI Retrial

The Anchorage Daily News reports that a North Pole woman will get a retrial because she claims she was only driving drunk to escape her ex-boyfriend.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the woman had grounds for an acquittal under the necessity defense. She will be acquitted if she can prove that she felt she had no other option to escape her violent ex-boyfriend and that drunk driving was safer than remaining where she was.

Strange DUI Update: Woman Convicted, Goat Gets New Home

A few weeks ago, we published a story about a routine DUI stop that turned into animal cruelty charges when a goat was found tied up in the very hot trunk of a car during the middle of summer.

If you’re wondering what happened to the goat and the driver, the news is out: The Associated Press reports that Fiona Enderby has been convicted of animal cruelty under Virginia law and has been fined $100.

As for the goat, WSET News reports that he has been adopted by Danny Johnson, owner of Peaks and Otter Winery, and has been named Trunk, in honor of his harrowing ordeal.

According to Johnson, he’s become quite famous and people come to the winery solely to visit him. He’s also become quite popular with the goat ladies, and is expecting kids. Fairy tales do come true.

Sigler on the Methodology of Desert

Mary Sigler (Arizona State University – College of Law) has posted The Methodology of Desert (Arizona State Law Journal, Forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In a series of books and articles Paul Robinson (along with various coauthors) builds…

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What are the penalties for a first DUI offense?

This varies from state-to-state. However, penalties such as monetary fines and community service are a certainty if convicted of DUI, while installation of an ignition interlock device, jail time, probation and license suspension to name the most common are also a possibility. The penalties obviously are more severe if the charge is DUI manslaughter/vehicular or DUI causing serious bodily injury. On the other hand, it’s important to understand all of these penalties are likely avoidable by fighting the charge. You are not guilty until you either plead it or are convicted by a 12 person jury. If you are thinking of pleading guilty to your charge the penalties will probably be lessened as opposed to being convicted by jury, but you shouldn’t assume you can’t beat the charge. You could be pleasantly surprised if you hire a DUI attorney to protect your rights.

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What are the penalties for a first DUI offense?

This varies from state-to-state. However, penalties such as monetary fines and community service are a certainty if convicted of DUI, while installation of an ignition interlock device, jail time, probation and license suspension to name the most common are also a possibility. The penalties obviously are more severe if the charge is DUI manslaughter/vehicular or DUI causing serious bodily injury. On the other hand, it’s important to understand all of these penalties are likely avoidable by fighting the charge. You are not guilty until you either plead it or are convicted by a 12 person jury. If you are thinking of pleading guilty to your charge the penalties will probably be lessened as opposed to being convicted by jury, but you shouldn’t assume you can’t beat the charge. You could be pleasantly surprised if you hire a DUI attorney to protect your rights.

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Jacksonville Drunk Driving Lawyer: 904-610-6545

Are you suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) or a related drunk driving offense in Jacksonville? If so, pleading guilty is probably your first instinct. However, the charge is most likely beatable and the conviction avoidable. While not every charge is beatable, you may be surprised at the benefit an experienced drunk driving lawyer can have on your case.

When suspected of a criminal offense it is always best to contact an attorney promptly. As the earlier an attorney can start to investigate you arrest and the like, the better shot he or she has at succeeding with your charge. While pleading guilty to avoid maximum penalties is understandably tempting, you will still be left with a criminal record. Instead, you would be well advised to contact a Jacksonville DUI lawyer at Musca Law for a free consultation:

Duval County Office
841 Prudential Drive, 12th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: 904-610-6545 – Phones Answered 24/7
Free Consultation in Person or by Phone Available.

The attorneys at Musca Law have the necessary experience and the determination to fight for your rights and freedom. On top of this there is no charge to initially speak with an attorney. Musca Law truly is Jacksonville’s premier criminal defense law firm.

Jacksonville Drunk Driving Lawyer: 904-610-6545

Are you suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) or a related drunk driving offense in Jacksonville? If so, pleading guilty is probably your first instinct. However, the charge is most likely beatable and the conviction avoidable. While not every charge is beatable, you may be surprised at the benefit an experienced drunk driving lawyer can have on your case.

When suspected of a criminal offense it is always best to contact an attorney promptly. As the earlier an attorney can start to investigate you arrest and the like, the better shot he or she has at succeeding with your charge. While pleading guilty to avoid maximum penalties is understandably tempting, you will still be left with a criminal record. Instead, you would be well advised to contact a Jacksonville DUI lawyer at Musca Law for a free consultation:

Duval County Office
841 Prudential Drive, 12th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: 904-610-6545 – Phones Answered 24/7
Free Consultation in Person or by Phone Available.

The attorneys at Musca Law have the necessary experience and the determination to fight for your rights and freedom. On top of this there is no charge to initially speak with an attorney. Musca Law truly is Jacksonville’s premier criminal defense law firm.

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