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		<title>Presence of &#8220;Mouth Alcohol&#8221; can lead to an Inaccurate Breathalyzer Result</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breath testing is commonly used to check blood alcohol levels in DUI cases. People also confuse breathalyzer test results with blood alcohol levels (BAC) without realizing the fact that these two terms are significantly different from each other. Breath tests are not as accurate or reliable as blood tests when it comes to checking a DUI suspect for BAC levels. This is because breathalyzers do not read your BAC but use a complex formula that takes the amount of alcohol and multiples it by 2100 to get the results. All breath testing machines assume that the breath comes from the lungs, without taking any external factors into consideration. This is where the problem arises. In most cases, the breath sample is not the air which comes directly from the alveoli. It can get affected by the presence of &#8220;mouth alcohol&#8221;, which can give a much higher reading that it should<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/presence-of-mouth-alcohol-can-lead-to-an-inaccurate-breathalyzer-result/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Breath testing is commonly used to check blood alcohol levels in DUI cases. People also confuse <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/how-accurate-are-breathalyzers-anyway.html">breathalyzer test</a> results with blood alcohol levels (BAC) without realizing the fact that these two terms are significantly different from each other. Breath tests are not as accurate or reliable as blood tests when it comes to checking a DUI suspect for BAC levels. This is because breathalyzers do not read your BAC but use a complex formula that takes the amount of alcohol and multiples it by 2100 to get the results.</p>
<p>All breath testing machines assume that the breath comes from the lungs, without taking any external factors into consideration. This is where the problem arises. In most cases, the breath sample is not the air which comes directly from the alveoli. It can get affected by the presence of &#8220;mouth alcohol&#8221;, which can give a much higher reading that it should be. Studies show that 23 percent of blood alcohol readings taken with a breathalyzer are higher than the actual readings. Breath tests can vary as much as 15 percent from actual alcohol concentration in the blood.</p>
<p><strong>How do Breathalyzers calculate BAC?</strong></p>
<p>Breathalyzers use a formula to calculate the amount of alcohol present in the blood rather than in the breath. They use a formula based on the average ratio of alcohol in the breath to alcohol in the blood. This &#8220;partition ratio&#8221; is 1:2100, which means that for any normal person, there will be 2100 units of alcohol in the blood for every unit measured by the breathalyzer in the breath. This means that the amount of alcohol detected in the suspect&#8217;s breath sample is multiplied by 2100 to give the blood alcohol level.</p>
<p><strong>External Factors affecting Breathalyzer results</strong></p>
<p>The above formula works well if the breath sample comes directly from the lungs, but if there is even a tiny amount of alcohol present in the suspects mouth, the results will be significantly magnified than the actual results.</p>
<p>Alcohol can be present in the mouth for a number of reasons. Also known as &#8220;mouth alcohol&#8221;, it can trick the machine to mistakenly apply the partition ratio and multiply the results, giving higher BAC results. Mouth alcohol is one which is not absorbed through the stomach and intestines and passed through the blood to the lungs. A common cause of mouth alcohol is recent drinking. If you happen to take a drink just before getting behind the wheel and are stopped by a police officer a few minutes later who asks you to submit to a breath test, the results will be present, even if your intestines have not started to absorb alcohol.</p>
<p>Use of breath fresheners and certain over the counter medications also affect breath test results. Listerine mouthwash, Altoids or spearmint chewing gum, cough medicines such as NyQuil all contain alcohol which can affect the test results. People who have dental caps, bridges or those who use dentures may also show a higher reading when asked to submit to a breath test. This is because bridges and dentures can capture alcohol in a crevice which may be blown out by breath.</p>
<p>Even simple body functions such as a belch, hiccups, burps or even vomit can affect test results. These actions can bring the vapors of alcohol from the stomach back up to the throat or mouth, giving a higher reading on the breathalyzer. People suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) also give a higher reading as alcohol can travel up from gastric distress.</p>
<p>If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI in the state of Florida, you need to hire a <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/">DUI defense attorney</a> immediately. Your lawyer will make sure that your rights as a citizen are protected and will work to have the charges against you dropped. Your lawyer will also try to find loopholes in your case to use in court in your favor.</p>
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		<title>Open Container Laws in the State of Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles is prohibited under Florida Statutes 316.1936 and anyone found with an “open container” in their vehicle will have to face penalties, including possible jail time, fines and a criminal conviction on their record. These laws apply to Orlando as well, making it illegal for anyone to possess an open container of alcohol in the city of Orlando when in a public place. You might think that going to the bar and having some fun with your friends will not get you in trouble, but if you happen to walk out of that club or bar with an open container of alcohol, you may get arrested or issued a Notice to Appear by the Orlando Police Department. If such a charge is not handled properly, it can end up in you being convicted, which can damage your career and ruin your life.<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/open-container-laws-in-the-state-of-florida/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles is prohibited under Florida Statutes 316.1936 and anyone found with an “open container” in their vehicle will have to face penalties, including possible jail time, fines and a criminal conviction on their record. These laws apply to Orlando as well, making it illegal for anyone to possess an open container of alcohol in the city of Orlando when in a public place.</p>
<p>You might think that going to the bar and having some fun with your friends will not get you in trouble, but if you happen to walk out of that club or bar with an open container of alcohol, you may get arrested or issued a Notice to Appear by the Orlando Police Department. If such a charge is not handled properly, it can end up in you being convicted, which can damage your career and ruin your life. The same case applies to anyone driving a vehicle on a public road with alcohol in their possession.</p>
<p><strong>Alcohol Possession and Open Container Laws</strong></p>
<p>An open container is defined as “any container that is immediately capable of being consumed from, or the seal of which has been broken”. According to law, open containers must be carried in a locked glove compartment, locked trunk, or other non-passenger area of the vehicle.</p>
<p>An open container may be defined as a bottle, can, jar or any other vessel that can hold alcohol, in the form of wine, beer, spirits or liquor with a broken seal or open top. Open containers also refer to any receptacle which has alcohol partially or fully removed, such as empty wine bottles.</p>
<p>Any driver travelling with an open container anywhere in the vehicle, other than a locked compartment is guilty of a non-criminal moving violation and will be subject to a fine. This law applies to those drivers too who are not in physical control of the container. Open container laws are not only applicable to the drivers, but they are also applicable to passengers. If a passenger is found in possession of an open container of alcohol, he or she is also guilty of non-moving violation, which is a crime punishable by a fine.</p>
<p>Open container laws are not only applicable to those travelling in a vehicle, but according to Gainesville City Ordinance, it is unlawful for anyone to possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on any public street, sidewalk, or publicly owned parking facility. The law also applies to anyone who is consuming alcohol on private property without the consent of the owner. Since the law applies to all public places, it includes stadiums, parks and grounds, as well as Colleges and Universities.</p>
<p><strong>What is the Transportation Equity Act?</strong></p>
<p>The Transportation Equity Act for the 21<sup>st</sup> Century, which was enacted June 9, 1998 as Public Law 105-178, allows states to receive benefits for complying with the federal government. States complying with TEA-21 receive state roadway funds from the federal government. Currently, 39 states participate in prohibiting open alcohol containers in public and in motor vehicles.</p>
<p>Under Florida law, you can be ticketed or arrested for possessing an open container, either in a vehicle or in public. This means that both driver and passenger must abide by open container laws, or else they risk being ticketed or arrested for violation. To receive a ticket, you do not necessarily have to be intoxicated or under the influence. If a passenger is in physical possession of an open container, the passenger will be charged and the driver may also receive a ticket for the passenger who is in violation. Therefore, your best option is to place the containers locked in the trunk or the glove compartment until you arrive at your destination.</p>
<p><strong>Defending an Open Container offense</strong></p>
<p>Depending on the severity of the situation, you may be charged with a misdemeanor for possessing an open container and you will also be fined. The fine amount and the sentence may vary between different ordinances. So if you have been arrested or ticketed for possessing an open container, you may have to face criminal charges. Therefore, it is necessary that you get in touch with a <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/attorney-profiles.html">criminal defense attorney</a> who understands open container laws and penalties and knows how to handle them.</p>
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		<title>Laws, Consequences and Penalties for Orlando Hit-and-Run Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a road accident occurs in the state of Florida, the law requires certain procedures to be followed by everyone involved in the accident. These procedures are set forth in Sections 316.027, 316.061 and 316.062 of the Florida Statutes. Consequences of failing to follow the procedures as required by law will lead the accident to be considered as hit-and-run, even if no serious bodily injury or harm to property was done. If you were the driver who caused the accident, you may be tempted to leave the scene of the accident due to any of the following reasons: You were in a hurry to reach somewhere and didn’t bother to stop You were running away from something or someone and in your hurry caused the accident, so you want to quickly move on You thought that the accident was extremely minor and did not cause any damage so there was<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/laws-consequences-and-penalties-for-orlando-hit-and-run-accident/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a road accident occurs in the state of Florida, the law requires certain procedures to be followed by everyone involved in the accident. These procedures are set forth in Sections 316.027, 316.061 and 316.062 of the Florida Statutes. Consequences of failing to follow the procedures as required by law will lead the accident to be considered as hit-and-run, even if no serious bodily injury or harm to property was done.</p>
<p>If you were the driver who caused the accident, you may be tempted to leave the scene of the accident due to any of the following reasons:</p>
<ul>
<li>You were in a hurry to reach somewhere and didn’t bother to stop</li>
<li>You were running away from something or someone and in your hurry caused the accident, so you want to quickly move on</li>
<li>You thought that the accident was extremely minor and did not cause any damage so there was no need to stop and exchange information</li>
<li>You illegally dropped your insurance coverage and do not want to face any charges by confronting the authorities</li>
<li>You were simply so confused and terrified after the accident so you fled the scene</li>
</ul>
<p>No matter the severity of the accident, moving on without following the legal procedure will be considered as hit-and-run and you will have to face consequences based on the severity of the accident.</p>
<p>Hit and run is considered a vehicular crime and may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. Hit and run accidents that do not involve any injuries are considered a second-degree misdemeanor, which have quite harsh penalties.</p>
<p><strong>What should do if you are involved in an auto accident?</strong></p>
<p>By law, if you are involved in an auto accident, you must pull over and offer help. The driver at fault is also required to provide their personal information such as full name, complete address, phone number and auto insurance information. If you do not exchange the information and simply moved on after confirming that the other person was not injured or hurt, it will still be called a hit and run accident.</p>
<p>In the case if there was no one present such as when the car was parked, but you accidently hit it, you are still required to write down your personal information and leave it under the windshield wiper. You might think that it will be easy for you to just run away, but you can get yourself in trouble if the video has been caught on a surveillance camera, or if any witnesses were present on the scene.</p>
<p><strong>Penalties for hit-and-run accidents</strong></p>
<p><strong>Damaging unattended vehicle or other property</strong> – If a driver damages an unattended vehicle or other property and moves on without locating or notifying the operator or owner of the vehicle or property, he or she commits a misdemeanor of the second degree and may be punished by a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days.</p>
<p><strong>Crash resulting in damage to a vehicle or property</strong> – If the other vehicle is being driven by a person, but the violating driver leaves the scene, they commit a misdemeanor of the second degree. This may be punished by a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days, along with fines of up to $500.</p>
<p><strong>Crash involving death or personal injuries</strong> – A driver of any vehicle involved in a crash that results in injury or death of another person but fails to meet the requirements as mentioned in the Florida Statutes 316.062 commits a felony of the third degree. This offense is punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment with a mandatory minimum imprisonment term of 2 years. The driver’s license is also revoked and the offender also has to pay $10,000 in fines.</p>
<p>These penalties may vary case to case, therefore it is important that you get in touch with an <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/attorney-profiles.html">attorney in Orlando</a> who can help you with your Orlando hit and run charges. If you do not take the right step at the right time, you may be at the risk of facing imprisonment, paying heavy fines and dealing with a criminal record for the rest of your life.</p>
<p><strong>Contact an Orlando Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney</strong></p>
<p>Whether you are a victim of a hit-and-run accident, or you have been charged with hit and run in Orlando, it is important that you get in touch with a professional attorney to deal your case. Victims of hit-and-run accidents have to deal with insurance covers to pay their medical fees, repair of vehicle or property and face lost wages due to ill health. Even if you have an accident victim’s insurance policy, it will not be enough to cover the expenses of medical care. Get in touch with an Orlando hit-and-run accident lawyer who will help you and your family put your lives back together.</p>
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		<title>Consequences of Fleeing or Eluding a Police Officer in Orlando</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fleeing and eluding is a relatively common offense in the United States and the state of Florida has laws in place to deal with people who have tried to flee or elude a police officer. Fleeing or attempting to elude is considered as one of the most serious criminal traffic offenses you may be charged with in the state of Florida. All fleeing and eluding offenses are felony level offense. This means that there is no misdemeanor or lesser offense for Fleeing or Eluding. If you have been charged with Fleeing or Eluding a law enforcement officer in Orlando, Florida, you will have to get in touch with an Orlando criminal traffic defense attorney. When can you be charged of Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer? You can be charged of fleeing to elude if you willingly or knowingly refused to stop your vehicle after being ordered by a<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/consequences-of-fleeing-or-eluding-a-police-officer-in-orlando/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fleeing and eluding is a relatively common offense in the United States and the state of Florida has laws in place to deal with people who have tried to flee or elude a police officer. Fleeing or attempting to elude is considered as one of the most serious criminal traffic offenses you may be charged with in the state of Florida. All fleeing and eluding offenses are felony level offense. This means that there is no misdemeanor or lesser offense for Fleeing or Eluding. If you have been charged with Fleeing or Eluding a law enforcement officer in Orlando, Florida, you will have to get in touch with an <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/">Orlando criminal traffic defense attorney</a>.</p>
<p><strong>When can you be charged of Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer?</strong></p>
<p>You can be charged of fleeing to elude if you willingly or knowingly refused to stop your vehicle after being ordered by a duly authorized law enforcement officer. The officer should be in uniform when he or she orders you to stop.</p>
<p>In the case if you willfully or purposely fled your vehicle after having stopped when the police officer ordered you too, that will also be considered as fleeing to elude. The law only applies to vehicles being driven on a street or highway in Florida.</p>
<p>At the time of fleeing, if the officer has lights and sirens activated in their vehicle, but you still drove away, you will face extra penalties. Similarly, if there was a high speed chase after you drove away with high speed or reckless driving, causing serious bodily injury or death of another person, then the charges against you will increase considerably.</p>
<p><strong>Penalties for Fleeing to Elude in Orlando, Florida</strong></p>
<p>The state of Florida takes fleeing to elude very seriously. The base offense of Fleeing to Elude a law enforcement officer is classified as a Third Degree Felony and is assigned a Level 1 offense under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. In such cases, the judge can impose up to 5 years in prison with up to 5 years of probation along with a maximum of $5,000 in fines. The driver’s license is also suspended for a minimum of 1 year up to a maximum of 5 years.</p>
<p>If you fled the police officer with lights and sirens activated, it is classified as a Third Degree Felony and is assigned as a Level 3 offense under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. The <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/first-dui-offense-in-florida-dui-penalties-and-more.html">penalties for this offense</a> are the same as that of the base offense, but the judge will impose punishments towards the higher side.</p>
<p>Fleeing and eluding with lights and sirens activated with high speed or reckless driving is classified as a Second Degree Felony and is assigned a Level 4 offense under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. The penalties include up to 15 years in prison and up to 15 years of probation along with up to $10,000 in fines. The driver license is also suspended for a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years.</p>
<p>If during the chase, you cause serious bodily injury or death, it will be classified as a First Degree Felony and assigned a Level 7 offense under Florida’s law. In such cases, the judge will impose a minimum mandatory jail sentence of 3 years. Additional penalties include up to 30 years in prison and up to 30 years of probation with a maximum of $10,000 in fines. The driver’s license is also suspended for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years.</p>
<p><strong>What to do in case you are charged with Fleeing or Eluding in Florida?</strong></p>
<p>If you have been arrested or charged with the crime of Fleeing and Eluding a law enforcement officer in Orlando area or Central Florida, you need to contact a Florida criminal traffic defense lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case. A properly prepared defense will result in reduced penalties, reduced charges or their dismissal. Remember, that fleeing or eluding cases are treated very severely by the judges and prosecution and the prosecution will do all its best to prove you guilty of all the offenses you have been charged with. Given the impact it will have on your driver’s license, the possibility of a prison sentence and heavy fines, you should get in touch with a <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/attorney-profiles.html">criminal traffic defense lawyer</a> immediately.</p>
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		<title>Failure to Report a DUI Accident in Orlando, Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Accidents are never expected which is why people fail to act wisely when they happen. Car accidents happen all the time, including drunk driving accidents, and when they do happen most people are not able to take the proper actions as required of them by law. If you are a resident of Orlando, Florida, you should be familiar with what Florida law requires you to do if you are involved in an auto accident. When to report an Accident in Florida? Florida, located in Orange County, is a “no-fault” state, which means that an accident report is not required for accidents that do not involve an injury. However, this does not mean that you can simply walk away without taking necessary information from the other driver or drivers involved in the accident such as their names, drivers license details and their vehicle make and model etc. This information will be<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/failure-to-report-a-dui-accident-in-orlando-florida/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Accidents are never expected which is why people fail to act wisely when they happen. Car accidents happen all the time, including drunk driving accidents, and when they do happen most people are not able to take the proper actions as required of them by law. If you are a resident of Orlando, Florida, you should be familiar with what Florida law requires you to do if you are involved in an auto accident.</p>
<p><strong>When to report an Accident in Florida?</strong></p>
<p>Florida, located in Orange County, is a “no-fault” state, which means that an accident report is not required for accidents that do not involve an injury. However, this does not mean that you can simply walk away without taking necessary information from the other driver or drivers involved in the accident such as their names, drivers license details and their vehicle make and model etc. This information will be required for insurance purposes if your vehicle was scratched or damaged in the accident.</p>
<p><strong>Failure to report a DUI Accident</strong></p>
<p>You may be involved in an auto accident after you leave a party where you have had a drink or two. Although drinking and driving is not the wisest thing to do, you may still have had just a little to drink knowing that it will not increase your BAC levels over the allowed legal limit. Despite your BAC levels being under control, you may end up in an auto accident due to the mistake of another driver, pedestrian or passerby, but since you have had something to drink before you started driving, you might be worried that you may end up getting caught for DUI.</p>
<p>In such a situation, you may be terrified and think of simply leaving the scene of the accident or not report it to the authorities. If you were at fault and caused the accident, but decided to leave the scene of the accident, chances are the other driver will report you as a hit and run. In such a case, the cops will find you and charge you for failure to stopping at the scene of the accident and reporting it to the authorities. Even if you were not at fault, but tried to run away, it will make you seem guilty.</p>
<p><strong>Consequences of Failing to Report an Orlando DUI Accident</strong></p>
<p>Consequences of failing to report an accident in Orlando, Florida can vary, depending on the severity of the accident.</p>
<ul>
<li>In case of a serious accident, your drivers license will be revoked and you can face heavy fines</li>
<li>A driver who leaves the scene of a crash involving death or personal injury will be subject to criminal penalties</li>
<li>In case you are facing DUI charges, you will have to pay fines, serve imprisonment and attend DUI school</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What to do if you were involved in an auto accident?</strong></p>
<p>Here are some steps you should do if you are involved in an auto accident:</p>
<ul>
<li>First of all, you must stop your vehicle and park it at the side of the road. If you cannot do it on your own, get help from any passengers riding with you or any pedestrian or another driver.</li>
<li>Check to see if someone is hurt in the accident and get medical help for them immediately. You can call 911 in case of an emergency.</li>
<li>If there is no law enforcement officer present on scene, give your name, address and registration number to any other driver involved in the accident who requests the information. Get information of other drivers and witnesses involved in the accident too.</li>
<li>If no law enforcement officer shows up, you will have to file a crash report. According to Florida laws, accidents involving an injury or death of another person, cases of hit-and-run or intoxicated drivers, and property damage of over $500 need to be reported to the law enforcement agency immediately, which is the Department of Highway Safety &amp; Motor Vehicles.</li>
<li>You will also have to inform your insurance provider about the accident.</li>
</ul>
<p>Remember, you need to file a crash report within 10 days of the accident. If you are hurt and cannot file a report to the agencies, then it is the responsibility of any passenger in your vehicle to call the police and inform them about the accident.</p>
<p>In the case if you are not the owner of the vehicle but were driving it, then the owner of the vehicle may file the report.</p>
<p>No matter the severity of an accident, you should never flee the scene without making sure things are alright. The state of Florida is serious about your behavior following an accident, so you should make sure you follow the correct procedures to avoid <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/driving-under-the-influence-dui.html">license revocation, criminal charges and other penalties</a>.</p>
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		<title>DUI Death Cases in Orlando, Florida</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting arrested for DUI in Orlando carries severe penalties and heavy fines. Drunk driving is a serious offense which can have a long term effect on your life if you are convicted. The penalties and charges against you can increase multiple times if you are involved in an accident causing serious injury or death to another person. According to Florida Statutes FS 316.193, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven. Penalties for DUI in Orlando, Florida In the case of a first offense, state law defines it as misdemeanor DUI with fines ranging between $250 to $500, driver license revocation of 6 to 12 months, 10 day vehicle impoundment and jail sentence up to 6 months. Any repeat<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/dui-death-cases-in-orlando-florida/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/practice-areas.html">arrested for DUI in Orlando</a> carries severe penalties and heavy fines. Drunk driving is a serious offense which can have a long term effect on your life if you are convicted. The penalties and charges against you can increase multiple times if you are involved in an accident causing serious injury or death to another person.</p>
<p>According to Florida Statutes FS 316.193, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven.</p>
<p><strong>Penalties for DUI in Orlando, Florida</strong></p>
<p>In the case of a first offense, state law defines it as <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/driving-under-the-influence-dui.html">misdemeanor DUI with fines</a> ranging between $250 to $500, driver license revocation of 6 to 12 months, 10 day vehicle impoundment and jail sentence up to 6 months.</p>
<p>Any repeat offense is considered Felony DUI which have higher fines, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and a mandatory permanent suspension of the drivers license in case of a fourth conviction.</p>
<p><strong>Felony DUI with injury or death</strong></p>
<p>In case the drunk driving accident involved serious injury or death of another person or pedestrian, or involves serious damage to property, the conviction rises from a level 6 (third degree felony) to a level 7. In such a case, the sentence includes up to 15 years of jail time along with monetary fines.</p>
<p>Florida Statutes 316.193 (2), (3) define DUI Felony Conviction as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Any person convicted of a third DUI within 10 years or a fourth or subsequent DUI commits a Third Degree Felony (not more than $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment).</li>
<li>Any person who causes serious bodily injury while driving under the influence is guilty of a Third Degree Felony (not more than $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment) or if habitual/violent felony offender as provided in s. 775.084, F.S.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide as defined in the Florida Statutes</strong></p>
<p><strong>DUI Manslaughter</strong> – DUI Manslaughter is considered a Second Degree Felony with fines no more than $10,000 and /or 15 years imprisonment.</p>
<p><strong>DUI Manslaughter / Leaving the Scene</strong> – A driver who failed to give information about the accident knowing that it had occurred is guilty of First Degree Felony with fines no more than $10,000 and /or 30 years imprisonment.</p>
<p><strong>Vehicular Homicide</strong> – This is considered a Second Degree Felony with fines no more than $10,000 $10,000 and /or 15 years imprisonment.</p>
<p><strong>Vehicular Homicide / Leaving the Scene</strong> – A driver who left the scene of an accident and was convicted of vehicular homicide is guilty of a First Degree Felony, with fines no more than $10,000 and /or 30 years imprisonment.</p>
<p><strong>Fighting a DUI Death Case</strong></p>
<p>Fighting a DUI death case is tricky and difficult. The prosecution will do its best to prove that your conduct was reckless or that you were negligent of the safety of others which lead you to take drastic actions, causing the death of an innocent person. The prosecution may even accuse you of having criminal intent of committing murder.</p>
<p>Even though proving all this will be difficult for the prosecution, you will still need to get in touch with a <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/">professional DUI defense lawyer</a> who understands DUI death cases. Your DUI attorney will try and find loop holes in the case as it proceeds to prove your innocence. He or she will work to have the charges against you reduced, if not fully dropped.</p>
<p>In DUI death cases, it is important that the DUI charge and the penalty for death case are handled separately. This way, your attorney can find loop holes in the DUI case to prove that you were not intoxicated above the allowed legal limit. He or she can do this by finding errors made by the police at the time of your arrest, gathering physical evidence related to malfunctioning equipment used to test your blood alcohol level, collecting differences in the statements given by the arresting officer or by finding mistakes in the way the field sobriety tests were administered.</p>
<p>If your lawyer is able to prove that you were not intoxicated, the charges against you can be significantly reduced. Your lawyer will also make every effort to protect your legal rights and also prove in court that you do not disregard human life which you might be getting accused of.</p>
<p>DUI death cases are severely inherent in nature, as they involve death of an innocent person, but if your lawyer is able to have the charges against you reduced from a DUI death case to reckless driving or a straight DUI, the penalties you may have to face will reduce.</p>
<p>So get in touch with an experienced Orlando criminal DUI attorney to receive the best chance of getting a positive outcome from your case.</p>
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		<title>Orlando Seniors Need to Remain Vigilant for Tricky Travelers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Polk County officials nabbed five members of the nomadic thieves who go around the country under the name of “Travelers”.  These members of the Travelers specialized in defrauding area senior citizens.  Their mode of operation is to target senior citizens offering to do free roof or property inspections.  Inevitably they find problems in areas which would be inaccessible to the seniors most commonly the roof. They then give a quote for the repair of the damages and after accepting cash payment proceed to make either no real repairs, or in many situations end up causing more damage to the property.  The group of suspects captured by the police comes from multiple locations around the nation.  The suspects are their origins are listed below: Bartholomew Rafferty – Colorado Springs, Colorado Patrick Rafferty – Hagerstown, Maryland Alexander Parker – Bear, Delaware Charles Evans – Fairwinds, Delaware Name of fifth suspect not released<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/orlando-seniors-need-to-remain-vigilant-for-tricky-travelers/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Polk County officials nabbed five members of the nomadic thieves who go around the country under the name of “Travelers”.  These members of the Travelers specialized in defrauding area senior citizens.  Their mode of operation is to target senior citizens offering to do free roof or property inspections.  Inevitably they find problems in areas which would be inaccessible to the seniors most commonly the roof.</p>
<p>They then give a quote for the repair of the damages and after accepting cash payment proceed to make either no real repairs, or in many situations end up causing more damage to the property.  The group of suspects captured by the police comes from multiple locations around the nation.  The suspects are their origins are listed below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bartholomew Rafferty – Colorado Springs, Colorado</li>
<li>Patrick Rafferty – Hagerstown, Maryland</li>
<li>Alexander Parker – Bear, Delaware</li>
<li>Charles Evans – Fairwinds, Delaware</li>
<li>Name of fifth suspect not released – 17 year old minor – East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania</li>
</ul>
<p>The police had set up a sting operation to capture the travelers having a senior citizen, whose roof had been previously inspected and certified in perfect condition, accept bids and inspections from two teams of the Travelers.  In both cases the suspects requested $600 or $975 after presenting the “victim” with fraudulent insurance documents.   In one case they inspection reported the perfect roof had dry rot, loose nails and other problems.</p>
<p><strong>Victim Comes to His Senses and Contacts Police</strong></p>
<p>The 17 year old suspect was captured in a separate incident as he attempted to defraud an area senior.  He had already supposedly repaired the roof by pouring on a bucket of roofing tar and some rocks.  He foolishly tried to get additional money from his victim for additional problems he had discovered.  This request leads to the senior contacting the police and the arrest of the suspect.</p>
<p>These recent arrests make it clear seniors in the area, and all other residents, need to verify contractor are licensed and check references before paying for work.  If you suspect anyone is avoiding providing you with proper information notify your local police department.  They can quickly check the facts and take action if necessary.</p>
<p><strong>Multiple Charges Facing the Suspects</strong></p>
<p>The groups of 5 men are facing a series of charges for their actions.  Charges currently filed include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Exploitation of the Elderly</li>
<li>Burglary</li>
<li>Grand Theft</li>
<li>Worker’s Compensation Fraud</li>
</ul>
<p>It is important to note the charges of exploitation of the elderly requires the senior to be diminished mentally or physically, not just the fact they are elderly.  The charges can be accompanied with very multi-year sentences.  In another Florida case a woman was sentenced to 9 years on a single charge of exploitation of the elderly.</p>
<p>The cases against the four men should be very strong since they were part of an orchestrated sting operation.  The criminal defense attorneys working on these cases may have a challenging time in court.  The suspects will need to listen closely to their Orlando attorneys to have the best chance of getting reduced sentences or any form of leniency from the courts or the District Attorney’s office.</p>
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		<title>Stolen Prescription Pads Used for Trafficking Oxycodone in Orlando</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A former nurse from Ormond Beach was arrested by the Florida Department of Law this week.  He is being charged with four counts of oxycodone trafficking in the Orlando area. The story starts several months ago when Jeffery Edwards, the suspect, allegedly stole a prescription pad and began using his company credit card to purchase massive amounts of oxycodone.  According to Orland law enforcement officials Edwards began is purchases in August and continued through October.  During those months he was in possession of up to 30 kilos of oxycodone pills. Suspicious Pharmacist Gives Tip to Law Enforcement He was taking his fraudulent prescriptions to several Volusia County pharmacies.  During his purchasing spree he bought approximately 2,500 pills.  His activities were brought to the attention of law enforcement by a suspicious pharmacist who reported the unusual activity of Edwards.  At the time Edwards was a manager at a local Doctor’s office,<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/stolen-prescription-pads-used-for-trafficking-oxycodone-in-orlando/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A former nurse from Ormond Beach was arrested by the Florida Department of Law this week.  He is being charged with four counts of oxycodone trafficking in the Orlando area.</p>
<p>The story starts several months ago when Jeffery Edwards, the suspect, allegedly stole a prescription pad and began using his company credit card to purchase massive amounts of oxycodone.  According to Orland law enforcement officials Edwards began is purchases in August and continued through October.  During those months he was in possession of up to 30 kilos of oxycodone pills.</p>
<p><strong>Suspicious Pharmacist Gives Tip to Law Enforcement</strong></p>
<p>He was taking his fraudulent prescriptions to several Volusia County pharmacies.  During his purchasing spree he bought approximately 2,500 pills.  His activities were brought to the attention of law enforcement by a suspicious pharmacist who reported the unusual activity of Edwards.  At the time Edwards was a manager at a local Doctor’s office, which is he acquired the prescription forms.  Edwards was fired from his job back in November, but the reason has not been released to the press.</p>
<p>Edwards could face additional charges from his crimes.  When you examine the case closely you can see these additional possible charges:</p>
<ul>
<li>Theft</li>
<li>Forgery</li>
<li>Tax Fraud</li>
</ul>
<p>The charges of theft would likely be only a misdemeanor charge since the only known item which was stolen is the prescription forms.  Forgery charges could easily be filed for filling out and signing the prescription forms as a Doctor.  Tax fraud is one area the start of Florida or the Federal government could charge Edwards with for not reporting income from his illegal sales of the drugs.</p>
<p>The damage to Edwards will not be isolated to just the legal proceedings.  It is almost certain his nursing license will immediately be withdrawn.  The most serious of Edward’s charges are the drug trafficking.  The sentencing guidelines in Florida allow for a minimum of three years and up to life imprisonment.  With three separate counts being filed Edwards will need to employ a top quality <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/">Orlando area criminal defense attorney</a> to keep him informed of his rights and aid him in negotiating with the District Attorney.</p>
<p><strong>Illegal Actions with Legal Drugs Equals Severe Penalties</strong></p>
<p>The case has some interested twists which could affect his final sentencing.  In most cases of drug trafficking the substance being purchased or sold is an illegal drug like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin.  In this case the drug itself is legal for use for patients with a valid prescription.  This does not lessen the danger of what Edwards is alleged to have done.  Oxycodone is a dangerous and habit forming drug.</p>
<p>If additional charges are filed Edwards, who is 52 years old, may be spending the rest of his life in prison.  When faced with serious charges like these it is important for the suspect and his family to work with a qualified defense attorney who specializes in drug cases.  Proper representation can make a dramatic difference in the final sentencing and your understanding of how to proceed.  A single mistake could lead to added years in prison when what is really needed is drug rehabilitation or counseling.</p>
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		<title>Florida Hazing May Have Been A Homicide</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most parents worry about their children when they go to college, but very few worry about their children dying.  This is the harsh reality that the parents of Robert Champion are now facing since the death of their son in November 2011. Champion was a drum major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He died after traumatic injuries he received during a hazing incident. The family is now prepared to sue the school and the bus company that transported their son during the incident. Florida A &#38; M University is known for its marching band and many are familiar with the hazing that occurs on it. The University has made official statements in the past against hazing, and even has an anti hazing policy, but the practice still continued. Historically, students who wanted to advance in the prestigious marching band would be subjected to painful hazing rituals by upperclassmen, but<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/florida-hazing-may-have-been-a-homicide/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most parents worry about their children when they go to college, but very few worry about their children dying.  This is the harsh reality that the parents of Robert Champion are now facing since the death of their son in November 2011. Champion was a drum major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He died after traumatic injuries he received during a hazing incident. The family is now prepared to sue the school and the bus company that transported their son during the incident.</p>
<p>Florida A &amp; M University is known for its marching band and many are familiar with the hazing that occurs on it. The University has made official statements in the past against hazing, and even has an anti hazing policy, but the practice still continued. Historically, students who wanted to advance in the prestigious marching band would be subjected to painful hazing rituals by upperclassmen, but a death has never occurred.</p>
<p>Since Champion&#8217;s death, questions have been looming about how it could have become fatal. Champion was not the only student hazed that night, and he was in good health prior to the incident. Some are beginning to wonder whether Champion received a more severe attack then other band members.</p>
<p>Champion&#8217;s parents believe that was the case and were doubtful that he would voluntarily be hazed. According to those who knew him, Robert Champion was very outspoken against the hazing practices at FAMU. As a leader on the marching band, his willingness to not participate historically made him a target. Champion&#8217;s lawyer, a Florida wrongful death lawyer, maintains that the hazing was retaliatory.</p>
<p>Band director Julian White suggested otherwise however. While he also believed that Champion may not have voluntarily participate in the hazing, he felt it was not due to his stance against hazing. White believes Champion was targeted because of his sexual orientation, and that the death was due to a hate crime and not the institution of hazing.</p>
<p>Had Champion been the target of a hate crime, those arrested will be sentenced more severely than normal. Florida has a hate crime law that charges those guilty of it one degree higher. This means those found guilty of manslaughter would serve a life sentence rather than 15 years. It also means the school could call the incident an independent act of violence.</p>
<p>Hazing, however, is also illegal in Florida. When it results in death it is a third degree felony for those who participated. Third degree felonies have a $5000 or up to 5 years in jail. Hazing convictions also include statutes that sanction and prevent the organizations that allowed hazing from operating. The band that played at President Obama&#8217;s inauguration has a lot to lose.</p>
<p>Since Champion&#8217;s death, four band members, as well as the band director, were expelled and later reinstated. Champion&#8217;s death has been ruled a homicide as his death was the result of internal bleeding caused by blunt force trauma. Sadly however, nearly two months after his death, no one has been charged. The Champion&#8217;s family Florida wrongful death lawyer is not waiting to see what happens though. These parents are searching for their answers now.</p>
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		<title>Drunk Driver Goes The Wrong Way</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What causes someone to drive the wrong way down a major road? Shaylyn Brady suggests she may have just been a little confused. According to the police report, Brady said she did not know how she ended up on State Road 408 in Orlando, but she did realize she was driving the wrong way. Officer Kristine Rosado, however, thinks it might have been the alcohol she was drinking. Brady was pulled over at around 12:45 in the morning after hitting another car while driving the wrong way down the state road. The car she hit flipped over after hitting a guardrail. Brady was driving from a friend&#8217;s house after presumably having some drinks at a local restaurant. The driver of the other car only suffered minor injuries, but their car was seriously damaged. Rosado stated that she could smell alcohol from outside of Brady&#8217;s car, and that her eyes were<br /><a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/drunk-driver-goes-the-wrong-way/" class="anchor">Read More...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What causes someone to drive the wrong way down a major road? Shaylyn Brady suggests she may have just been a little confused. According to the police report, Brady said she did not know how she ended up on State Road 408 in Orlando, but she did realize she was driving the wrong way. Officer Kristine Rosado, however, thinks it might have been the alcohol she was drinking.</p>
<p>Brady was pulled over at around 12:45 in the morning after hitting another car while driving the wrong way down the state road. The car she hit flipped over after hitting a guardrail. Brady was driving from a friend&#8217;s house after presumably having some drinks at a local restaurant. The driver of the other car only suffered minor injuries, but their car was seriously damaged.</p>
<p>Rosado stated that she could smell alcohol from outside of Brady&#8217;s car, and that her eyes were bloodshot. She also had slurred speech. When stopped, Brady initially refused to exit her vehicle, but eventually took and failed a sobriety test. Standing on one leg was apparently not her best skill. Although she did eventually agree to take the test, she wasn&#8217;t very complacent about it. Officer Rosado reported that 22 year old Brady argued heavily during the incident.</p>
<p>Since she failed the sobriety test and appeared intoxicated, Brady was taken to a DUI testing center. Brady did have the option to refuse the <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/dui-orlando-florida-and-refusing-chemical-tests.html">field sobriety test</a>, but by doing so she would have been immediately arrested and taken to a DUI testing center anyways.  As the officer suspected, Brady was intoxicated. Test results averaged .212 blood alcohol level.</p>
<p>In Florida, this would be considered a very high level of intoxication. Whereas the legal limit is .08%, those over 1.5% face even stiffer charges. Brady can expect to have her license suspended, pay up to $2000 in fines, spend up to 9 months in jail, and do possible community service. Since she initially refused a sobriety test, the amount of time that her license is suspended could be extended. Also if this is not her first offense, fines and jail time could be even higher. Hopefully she has an <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com">Orlando DUI attorney</a> on speed dial.</p>
<p>Brady was eventually <a href="http://www.carstenandladan.com/">charged with drunk driving </a>with property damage and personal damage. She was taken to Orange county jail and bonded out.  Based on Florida policy to impound vehicles involved in DUI, she most likely did not drive away in her vehicle that day.</p>
<p>Besides having to deal with the embarrassment of being so drunk you would drive the wrong way, Brady also has a lot of legal headache in front of her. An Orlando DUI attorney could help her navigate through the administrative, criminal and possibly even civil court cases that she will now have to deal with. Lucky for everyone involved, there were no major injuries or fatalities, or she could face even more legal troubles. For now, everyone is probably happy she is not driving.</p>
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