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Tag Archives: Driving Under the Influence/DUI

Tampa DUI Manslaughter Attorney: What is the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act?

Our Tampa DUI Manslaughter attorneys discuss the impact of the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act on DUI cases involving death.  On July 1, 2014, several Florida statutes became effective that had a significant impact on criminal justice issues. Chief among them, was Senate Bill 102 better known as the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act. This […]

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Tampa DUI: Can I get a DUI if the car keys were in the trunk or backseat?

Yes, you can be given a driving under the influence charge because as our Tampa DUI attorneys explain the law only requires actual physical control, not necessarily driving or the vehicle even being turned on.  Tampa DUI attorneys are often asked about the specifics for receiving a driving under the influence charge relating to whether […]

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Are there any diversion programs available for a driving under the influence charge?

Anyone that has conducted any sort of internet research regarding their Tampa criminal defense matter or a driving under the influence charge has ultimately come across the term pretrial intervention or misdemeanor intervention program.  It is worth noting, though, that currently in the Tampa Bay area, these diversion programs are not offered in driving under […]

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Brandon DUI Attorney: Can I get charged with a DUI if I blew under the legal limit?

Brandon DUI Attorneys are often asked this question by individual who blow below the .08 legal limit, which folks always hear about in the media. In short, yes, you can be charged and arrested with driving under the influence if you blow below the legal limit. As we discussed elsewhere on our Brandon Criminal Defense […]

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What to look for in a DUI attorneys Tampa?

Anyone who’s done any sort of research regarding the selection of a Tampa DUI attorney is well aware that there are literally hundreds of choices, but the real question is which one is the right one for you in your particular case. As we discussed throughout our Tampa DUI blog, every DUI case is different, […]

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Can I expunge a DUI arrest/conviction?

Many folks wonder whether they can expunge a DUI, this is one of the more common questions posed to Tampa DUI attorneys. In short, if you are convicted of a DUI in Florida, you are unable to expunge or seal such an arrest. As we further discuss in our Tampa criminal defense blog, the requirements […]

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Will my Tampa DUI charge affect my insurance rates?

When faced with a Tampa DUI charge, many attorneys are often asked about the financial impacts of a driving under the influence charge by their clients.  Anyone that has watched any amount of TV in the last five years has seen those unforgettable ads by the National Transportation Safety Board or “NTSB” as it is more […]

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How quick can I get my hardship license?

Many Tampa DUI lawyers are often asked about how quick someone can get their hardship license because of the ten-day limitation from their DUI arrest to get their hardship license.  As you can imagine, these folks are primarily concerned about being able to drive to work, school or the activities necessary for their day-to-day lives […]

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How can we challenge my DUI arrest?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are always asked by their clients about how to defend their case. At Hackworth Law, we utilize a three phase approach to the defense of Tampa Bay DUI arrests. This approach involves looking at the timeline of how a DUI arrest occurs ensuring we protect our client’s right at each phase. […]

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How can the State Attorney’s Office use the DUI urine test during my DUI trial?

As a Tampa DUI attorney, I am often asked about the role of a DUI urine test during the investigation and prosecution of a DUI trial. As we’ve discussed elsewhere in our blog – implied consent and Florida law provide for three approved chemical tests to determine the presence of alcohol and/or any other substances, […]

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