Pasco County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman allegedly driving under the influence with her four children inside the vehicle. The deputy pulled over the driver, 43-year old Stacey Marie Pizza, on U.S.19, in New Port Richey. Pizza had two 3-year olds, a 6-year old and a 16-year old inside her car at the time of the stop.
She agreed to submit. Her blood alcohol content registered at .113, above the Florida legal limit of .08. Officers arrested Pizza and charged her with DUI, third offense and child neglect. Pizza has not yet made $2,150 bond is being held inside the Land O' Lakes Jail.
The State of Florida has stringent laws for repeat DUI offenders. Pursuant to section 316.193(2)(9)2,4(b),(6)j, F.S., an offender convicted of a third offense of DUI will face a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 30 days behind bars. Of those minimum 30 days, 48 hours must be consecutive. The three times convicted DUI defendant will lose their driver's license for a minimum of 10 years. This suspension is in addition to the sentence of jail time, steep fines, vehicle impoundment and/or community service.
Tampa DUI defendants arrested on charges of driving under the influence will also automatically have their license suspended by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. You have only 10 days from the date of your arrest to file an objection and request a hearing on the matter. An experienced Tampa DUI lawyer has the skills and the knowledge to defend the suspension of your license and to ensure you maintain your diving privileges.
My firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience and has handled countless alcohol related cases. Criminal charges of driving under the influence will have a huge impact on your day to day life and add unneeded stress to you. If you have been charged with DUI, contact a knowledgeable Tampa drunk driving defense attorney to fight for you.
