On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Oct 19, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A motorist stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol might consent to a breath test with results that show a high BAC content. Is this accurate? An incident in Philadelphia shows that machines are not infallible and breath test results can affect...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Jun 15, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Like many states, Florida has an implied consent law for driving under the influence arrests. With implied consent, drivers who travel in the state agree to take a breath, blood or urine test upon law enforcement request. If you live here or plan to visit Florida...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Mar 5, 2020 | Drunk Driving
There are many consequences of a drunk driving charge. You may face administrative punishments, such as losing your driver’s license. You may also deal with personal consequences, such as trouble in your marriage. However, the biggest and most damaging consequences...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Feb 26, 2019 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Florida police responded to the scene of an accident just shy of 1 a.m. on a recent Monday. While there were reportedly two cars involved in the collision, officers say only one was at the scene when they arrived. The vehicle was a Lamborghini, and the situation led...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Dec 26, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
During the holidays especially, Florida police often combine efforts from local resources to set up roadblocks and conduct planned traffic stops to check drivers for impairment. One of the state’s own officers, however, found himself on the wrong side of a...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Oct 17, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
A Florida man is now facing some serious legal problems after his trip to an ice cream shop on a recent Monday evening. Police say they took the man into custody on suspicion of drunk driving. The situation began when workers called police because they noticed the...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Sep 25, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
If a Florida police officer pulls you over and asks you to step out of your vehicle, chances are he or she suspects that you’ve been drinking. Facing drunk driving charges is definitely no small matter, as penalties under conviction can be quite severe. However,...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Aug 21, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Bars, clubs and restaurants are a significant source of income in Florida. While these establishments make their money from admission prices, food or other sales, a significant amount of their income comes from the sale of alcohol. Unfortunately, with the...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Jul 17, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Inebriated individuals are sometimes unable to properly think through a situation, which can sometimes lead to trouble. Actions that make sense to a drunk individual may not, in fact, be a good idea to a sober individual. A man was arrested for drunk driving in...
On behalf of Bryant, Higby, & Barr, Chartered | Jun 4, 2018 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
People sometimes behave strangely while under the influence of alcohol, but sometimes, there are other contributing factors. This might include medications that a person has taken or a stressful situation with which the person is trying to deal. Florida authorities...