Tampa DUI Lawyers

How does a DUI affect my insurance?

1 800 FIGHT IT — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:38:19 +0000

The simple answer is it costs more for at least three years.

When you get a DUI, a copy of the DUI arrest and/or your conviction goes on your driving record. Your driving record is what insurance companies look at when they give you a quote. A DUI places you …

Does a DUI affect getting a job?

1 800 FIGHT IT — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:41 +0000

Yes, a DUI can affect your getting a job. Here’s how:

Background Checks: A DUI is a criminal charge that will show up on a background check. If your job performs random background checks, it is possible the arrest will show up and you could be fired. If you …

2012 GASPARILLA DUI SURVIVAL GUIDE

1 800 FIGHT IT — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:27:38 +0000

On January 28, 2012, Gasparilla Pirate Fest revelers will invade Tampa to party! Over the past few years, arrests for DUI, BUI, underage drinking and open containers have skyrocketed, amounting to as many as 500 arrests in 2011. This year, Gasparilla attendees can expect the same saturation of law enforcement …

Gasparilla Invades Tampa This Weekend, Law Enforcement Cracking Down on DUI

1 800 FIGHT IT — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:07:29 +0000

Tonight and this weekend, the Gasparilla celebration once again invades the city of Tampa, and along with the revelers, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers.

Gasparilla events include the “Gasparilla Invasion,” the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch,” and the “Parade Fest Street Festival” …

Alleged DUI Driver slams into Police Cruiser – Pinellas County

1 800 FIGHT IT — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:50:38 +0000

Talk about the wrong place at the wrong time. Alleged DUI driver Kimberly Argue slammed into the back of a patrol cruiser and then fled the scene. Officer John Martini of the St. Petersburg Police Department had previously pulled behind and stopped a PT Cruiser. During the course of giving …

Woman Arrested for DUI and Child Abuse in Tampa

1 800 FIGHT IT — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:55:23 +0000

Shortly after 11 PM, a 26 year old woman was arrested today for DUI after going the wrong way on Florida Avenue. When officers approached Christy Hinz’s vehicle, they noticed not only signs of impairment, but also a 3 year old boy in the backseat.

During field sobriety tests, …

Driver Convicted of DUI Manslaughter Sues Victim

1 800 FIGHT IT — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:35:21 +0000

In a rather odd factual scenario, a driver convicted of DUI manslaughter in Tampa FL is suing the victim, claiming the victim has caused him pain and suffering. On Christmas Eve 2007, David Belniak was traveling 70-90 MPH when he rear ended a vehicle operated by the victim, Ray McWilliams. …

Tampa DUI Checkpoint Tonight(12/30/2011) in Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

1 800 FIGHT IT — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:45:08 +0000

On the eve of New Year’s Eve, Temple Terrace police department seeks to lock up drunk drivers. To do so, authorities with the police department will stage a DUI checkpoint on Friday, December 30, 2011 from midnight to 4 AM in the area of 56^th Street and Whiteway Drive …

Tampa DUI Arrest – Hillsborough County Deputy Arrests Drunk Driver Who Admits To Eight Beers

1 800 FIGHT IT — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:18:04 +0000

This Tampa man was pulled over for a DUI and admitted to drinking eight beers. His blood-alcohol level was more than four times the legal limit.

Tampa DUI News – Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Lesser Charge Following Tampa DUI Manslaughter Trial

1 800 FIGHT IT — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:39:07 +0000

This Tampa man was facing DUI manslaughter charges in a Hillsborough County courtroom. He was convicted of a lesser charge of DUI.