Mother’s Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) awarded the University of Florida Police Department with the “Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement and Prevention - University/College Agency” award. Last year alone, UFPD made 97 DUI arrests. According to statistics, approximately 300,000 people drive impaired everyday.
There are no statistics on how many of those arrested were later cleared of charges
An even more alarming number is nearly 30 people in the U.S. die everyday as a result of an impaired driver. Please do not drink and drive! However, if you have the unfortunate circumstance of being arrested for driving under the influence of either alcohol or drugs, please contact our office as soon as possible so we can begin working with you to arrive at a just result.
After a several year hiatus, DUI check points are making there comeback in Gainesville. The last DUI Checkpoint in Gainesville was December 31, 2013. However, members of the Florida Highway Patrol, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Gainesville Police Department started back up again on June 26, 2015 with a DUI Checkpoint on Archer Road. According the Gainesville Police Department Facebook page, “The Checkpoint serves as an educational tool and reminder for those driving the roadways of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages.”
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Please do not drink and drive, however, if you or someone you know has had the unfortunate experience of being arrested for driving under the influence, please contact the experienced attorneys at Michael P. Maddux, P.A. to assist you in navigating through both the Division of Motor Vehicle System as well as the Criminal Justice System.
The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival for 2011 is quickly arriving. Those attending, especially those from out of town, should be aware of the Tampa Police Department’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” which was started in 2010.
At the 2010 Gasparilla Pirate Fest, police arrested more than 400 persons. This is more than triple the number of arrests made in 2009. A majority of the arrests were for Open Container, however, other charges included Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Battery On A Police Horse, Fake Identification, Possession Of Marijuana, Cannabis, and DUI.
The Tampa Police Department’s Gasparilla Zero Tolerance Policy (1/26/2010) states:
· Drinkers must be 21 or older to consume alcohol;
· Open containers only permitted in designated areas;
· Alcohol may not be consumed from kegs or large vessels;
· Must purchase alcohol from vendors;
· Only cans or plastic bottles permitted (no glass or Styrofoam cups or containers);
· No Fighting;
· No property damage;
· No Trespassing;
· No nudity or flashing for beads;
· No public intoxication;
· No driving under the influence;
· No motorized vehicles or bicycles;
· No weapons; and
· No illegal drugs.
Prohibited items (unless licensed, permitted and identified by Event Staff):
· No coolers (unless carrying formula for infants or medicine);
· No alcohol;
· Advertising/selling of any product or service;
· Glass containers of any sort (City Ordinance);
· Tents; and
· Fence, stakes or rope (used by spectators to reserve space for parade viewing).
Tampa Police Officers have made zero tolerance presentations to nearly 15,000 people in the community, most of them being high school students. Nearly 1,500 radio public service announcements on eight Clear Channel stations were made. Nine digital billboards will publicize the “Zero Tolerance Policy”. Additionally, citizens can text ''pirate'' to 333222 to review the “Zero Tolerance Policy.”
If, however, you should find yourself among those arrested at Gasparilla, Attorney Michael P. Maddux, is available to assist you. Contact our office Toll Free at (888) 703-2253 or locally at (813) 253-3363.
The State Attorney's Office says the panel of judges ruled that sobriety testing devices used were in fact federally approved ones. This denial of 400 defense DUI motions is the third unsuccessful challenge to the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath instrument since 2005. If the motion had passed the defendants would have successfully suppressed the breath test results and many would have had their DUI cases thrown out. The seven judges ruled unanimously that the Intoxilyzer was properly tested by the Department of Transportation and has been a "conforming product" since 2002.
DUI CASES NO LONGER ON HOLD IN COURT-- Sun-Sentinel, http://www.sun-sentinel.com, March 23, 2010.
DUI CASES TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER JUDGES REJECT CHALLENGE TO BLOOD-ALCOHOL TESTING MACHINE-- The Palm Beach Post, http://www.palmbeachpost.com, March 23, 2010
Criminal Defense Attorney, Michael Maddux notes There were 413 arrests during Gasparilla this year. Most were alcohol related, according to a Tampa police spokesman. We will update the arrest total. There were only 127 arrests in 2009. Saturday's arrest total included 406 misdemeanor cases and seven felonies.
Also among the charges were felony charges including open container, minor in possession of alcohol, battery on a law enforcement officer, battery on a police horse, being in possession of fake identification, and felony possession of marijuana. We also expect reports about DUI Driving while impaired, and Driving Under the Influence. One arrest included an NFL National Football League player.
Gasparilla Arrest? Tell Michael Your Story 1-813-253-3363.
Open Container, Minor In Possession Of Alcohol, Cannabis, DUI, Battery On A Law Enforcement Officer, Battery On A Police Horse, Fake Identification, Possession Of Marijuana,
