Two bicyclists were charged with DUI within a span of three hours. A Spring Hill patrol officer noticed three cars ahead of him traveling at a very low rate of speed. The automobiles were trying to avoid a bicyclist, without lights or reflectors that had weaved into traffic.
The officer initiated a stop on the rider. The defendant, 46 year old Oswaldo Darila, failed field sobriety testing and was subsequently arrested. Darila is charged with DUI, refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test and refusal to sign a citation. This is the defendant's fifth arrest for driving under the influence and he was currently serving a sentence on inmate release for the latest DUI conviction.
Three hours later, another officer stopped a bicyclist traveling on Spring Hill Drive. The defendant, Robert Steudl, nearly fell off of the bike when he stopped pedaling. The officer noted that Steudl smelled strongly of alcohol and exhibited signs of impairment. The suspect admitted to police that he rode his bike home because he had too much to drink.
Steudl possessed a blood alcohol content of .265 and .268. This is three times the Florida legal for alcohol consumption of .08. Officers arrested the suspect and charged him with DUI.
Pursuant to Florida law, bicycle riders must follow all traffic laws as an automobile driver. This includes refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you have been charged with a Tampa DUI, contact a knowledgeable Tampa drunk driving defense attorney for a review of your case. Musca Law has handled countless alcohol related cases with proven successful results. You have one day in Court and you are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law.
