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November 19, 2009

Suspected Drunk Driver Collides With Police Officer

large_01HNCRSH25.jpgA suspected drunk driver collided with a St. Petersburg police officer this week. The officer, Gregory Shone, came into to help another officer with stopping a Nissan Maxima on the corner of 20 Avenue South and MLK Street. Officer shone had his lights and sirens initiated when the driver, 39-year old Lura Goldsmith, failed to slow and hit the cruiser.


Two passengers, 39-year old female and 5-year old child were also in Goldsmith's vehicle at the time of the crash. The officer, passengers and driver were all transported to Bayfront Medical Center for the treatment of nonlife threatening injuries. Deputies with the St. Petersburg Police later arrested Goldsmith on Tampa crimina charges of Tampa DUI and driving with a suspended license. The defendant has been released from the Pinellas County Jail on $750 bail.


If you or a loved one has been accused of a DUI, DUI with property damage and injuries or other alcohol related offense, contact an experienced Tampa drunk driving defense attorney for help with your case. The attorneys at Musca Law have over 100 years of combined legal experience with proven successful case results. We have two convenient Tampa DUI defense offices to serve you. Contact the Tampa DUI lawyers at Musca Law for a free, comprehensive review of your case. You are considered innocent until proven guilty in a Court of law.

 

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November 12, 2009

Woman Arrested for DUI, Three Times Legal Limit with Children in Car

Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for handcuffs-jpg-212x270.jpgA 30 year old woman had been pulled over by police for a headlight infraction.  After approaching the vehicle the officer observed an open container of tequila and a strong odor of alcohol on the driver. The officer also observed that two children, ages 7 and 9 were present in the vehicle, both were wearing seat belts.

The driver agreed to take the field sobriety exercises where she had failed.  The breathalyzer report revealed that the woman had a blood alcohol content of .235, three times the legal limit of .08.  An arrest was made on the charges of DUI, aggravated child neglect, driving without a valid driver's license and driving an unregistered vehicle.

The difficulties involved in a DUI arrest are enhanced when a charge of child neglect is involved.  Child neglect charges related to a DUI have automatic enhancements which can include higher fines, longer probation terms, enhanced vehicle impound days, 6 months of an installed ignition locking device, a longer suspension of your driver's license  with a possible jail sentence of up to 9 months.

When charged with a DUI, what you do in the first couple of hours can make the difference in the outcome of your case.  The attorneys at Musca Law know how to protect your rights.  With more than 100 years of combined experience in the criminal justice system, the Attorneys at Musca Law provide their clients with the vigorous criminal defense that they deserve.  If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI contact MUSCA LAW today.

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November 5, 2009

Tampa Buccaneers Football Player Released After DUI Arrest

Houston+Texans+v+Tampa+Bay+Buccaneers+RgqX8ZwaZ0Kl.jpgMarcus Johnson an offensive lineman with the Buccaneers, a Tampa Bay football team was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

After a police lieutenant found Johnson sleeping in a 2010 Impala close to the Bucs' stadium, an immediate arrest was made.  Johnsons' breath smelled like alcohol according to a DUI investigator who responded to the scene.  It was also noted by police that Johnson had glassy eyes and swayed when standing up unsupported.  Johnson was arrested and released on bail. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneer officials stated that Johnson has been released from the team.

Research has shown that every police report generated after a DUI arrest indicates that there was "a strong odor of alcohol and that the suspect had glassy eyes."  A good criminal defense attorney would point out that an officer would not know what the suspect's eyes would be like normally, or how they would speak with or without alcohol.

The police lieutenant stated that he woke the 27-year-old football player, as the lieutenant found him sleeping in his car.  Johnson was noted as swaying when standing up. What has failed to be mentioned is that there are numerous reasons as to why someone would sway upon standing up after a deep sleep.  Grogginess and disorientation are more common on awakening than one would realize.  Diminished memory, counting skills and cognitive abilities during the groggy period upon awakening are common symptoms with sleep inertia.  A police officer would not know the sleeping habits of the subject.

If you or someone that you know has been charged with a crime, you no longer have to worry about finding an aggressive DUI attorney.   Do not allow a DUI arrest to destroy your life. Act immediately.  Although, DUI, results in a large spectrum if implications in the State of Florida, Attorneys at Musca Law fight hard and are victorious in defense of their clients.  For further information about DUI Attorney John Musca visit www.muscalaw.com, where you can review the firm's current case list and obtain legal information.  Musca Law is a full service criminal defense firm serving clients throughout the State of Florida.

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