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Tag Archives: 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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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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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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How can the State use my refusal against me in my Tampa DUI?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked by their clients about the actual effects of their refusal in their Tampa DUI case. As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa DUI attorney blog, a “refusal” occurs when someone is given the chance to take a breath test and they refuse to do so. Aside from the […]

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Will the jury see the video of me from the night of my Tampa DUI?

Yes, the video of you pre-arrest, arrest and at central breath testing will be view by the jury during your Tampa DUI trial. Generally, it is one of the first pieces of evidence introduced by the State Attorney’s Office during a DUI trial. If the State isn’t admitting it, then it must be extremely beneficial […]

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