http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/ Published by Whittel & Melton, LLC en-us 2012-02-03T07:50:02-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2012/02/pasco_county_dui_defense_attor_1.html A Hudson, Florida man who had allegedly been driving under the influence was arrested Thursday after troopers claim he fled the scene of an accident that left two motorcyclists in critical condition. Police claim the 42-year-old man was pulling out... DUI Whittel & Melton, LLC 2012-02-03T07:50:02-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/st_petersburg_dui_defense_lawy_1.html A 26-year-old woman suspected of DUI has been arrested after she allegedly slammed into the back of a Pinellas County police car Monday morning sending an officer and two others to the hospital. The accident occurred Monday morning around 3... DUI Whittel & Melton, LLC 2012-01-24T12:19:05-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/florida_statewide_dui_defense_2.html A judge last week ordered Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera to serve six months of probation and pay a $500 fine after he entered a plea of no contest to DUI, a charge he was scheduled to face at trial on... DUI Whittel & Melton, LLC 2012-01-17T10:14:14-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/florida_dui_defense_lawyers_wh.html Former NHL player Matthew Barnaby plead guilty to four violations connected to a DWI arrest that got him fired from ESPN Tuesday evening in the town court in Clarence in suburban Buffalo. The former hockey analyst apologized for driving while... DWI Whittel & Melton, LLC 2012-01-06T14:03:08-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/spring_hill_fl_dui_manslaughte_1.html A 43-year-old elementary school teacher was arrested last month and charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a fatal January crash that killed a 75-year-old man and injured his 76-year-old wife. Police believe the man had oxycodone in his system... DUI Manslaughter Whittel & Melton, LLC 2012-01-03T11:49:42-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2011/12/florida_dui_defense_lawyers_wh_1.html With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, it is important to be prepared to deal with the numerous DUI checkpoints that will be set up in an attempt to catch intoxicated motorists in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol and... DUI Checkpoint Whittel & Melton, LLC 2011-12-25T17:23:26-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2011/12/alcohol_versus_marijuana_which_1.html Several tests and studies reveal a leading hypothesis that people are more likely to be cognizant of and compensate for their intoxication when under the influence of marijuana as opposed to alcohol. Accordingly, a new study conducted by two economists... DUI Whittel & Melton, LLC 2011-12-15T15:28:19-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2011/12/ocala_dui_defense_lawyers_whit.html Police believe alcohol was involved in a crash that took place Sunday in Ocala, Florida where a 25-year-old driver allegedly hit a horse and rider and then fled the scene. The rider was sent to the hospital and the Paso... DUI Leaving Scene of Accident Whittel & Melton, LLC 2011-12-12T13:20:11-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2011/12/ocala_golf_cart_dui_attorneys_1.html A Summerfield, Florida man operating a golf cart was arrested Monday for DUI after allegedly failing a field sobriety test. According to a police report, deputies were called to a Sally Beauty Supply after being notified of a robbery. Employees... Golf Cart DUI Whittel & Melton, LLC 2011-12-05T10:17:51-05:00 http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/2011/11/florida_dui_attorneys_whittel_1.html As we near one of the biggest holiday seasons beginning with Thanksgiving and ending with New Year's, it is important to be aware of road safety initiatives that are being implemented from coast to coast. While you and your family... DUI Checkpoint Whittel & Melton, LLC 2011-11-23T15:22:11-05:00