Miami DUI Attorney Blog

DUI checkpoints and red light cameras have been under the spot light when it comes to our rights under the Constitution of the United States.  

A new technique practiced by local law enforcement agencies has been sprung upon us - "the speeder nabbing white van".   We have entered the practice of the controversial speed trap van that has nabbed over 7,000 speeders since March in one Miami suburb. 

According to one council member who received a ticket earlier this year "that van is bogus" and "there should be signs up warning people".   It has also been stated that the council member was not speeding.

There have been 100 tickets appealed and overturned resulting in a class-action lawsuit claiming the van cannot see who is driving, a claim that has also played an important role in the red light camera class action suit.  There has also been a question relative to the frequent location of the van where the state's Department of Transportation has found to be illegal.

Although the van may be cutting down on speeders, it is also promoting areas where people will no longer travel, claiming that it is not worth driving through.  This was also addressed in a DUI Checkpoint controversy where the checkpoints were continuously conducted in front of the same businesses where the businesses were losing customers.

The monetary benefit alone is an asset to the city itself, so officials are "sticking by the van".

If you need advice about your legal options for resolving speeding tickets or other traffic violations, you need an attorney with the practical understanding of the various procedures involved, an aggressive attorney that will work hard for you. 

Whether your case involves a DUI charge, or a speeding ticket, contact Musca Law for an aggressive defense.

Dade City - A 36 - year old man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and hitting a police vehicle.  The man has been charged with DUI and damage to property or to a person.

According to the police report, the cruisers lights were flashing at the time of the crash.  It is unknown if the police vehicle was parked on the shoulder or if the police officer was inside.

An arrest for DUI in Florida has many ramifications.  You could face criminal charges and a potential criminal record, as a conviction for Driving Under the Influence would give you at least a misdemeanor record or in some cases a felony.

From the moment that you are pulled over there are procedures in place that police are required to follow, there has to be a reason as to why you are being stopped.  The Field Sobriety Exercises including the breathalyzer need to be administered properly. 

Attorneys at Musca Law will ensure that the prosecution proves that the procedures were followed.  Frequently it has been discovered that steps were missed or something was done incorrectly, thus resulting in a violation of your rights leaving the case invalid.

If you have been charged with a DUI offense you need a qualified and experienced Miami attorney who will focus on your DUI defense.  An attorney that will make a difference in the outcome of your case, you need Musca Law.