Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Puts You At Risk - Big Time

2009-10-11T20:07:00.001-07:00

Musca Law - DUI and Criminal Defense

Has this ever happened to you? The party was too good to leave after only a drink or two. Old mates and new were enjoying themselves. The festive atmosphere had relaxed inhibitions. Smooth drinks of the barkeeper hired by the host tasted like ambrosia. With each further cocktail the single women got better looking too.

They say all good things must come to a close. So, with a pleasant hum on it ultimately was time to head for the door. Arriving alone at this party wouldn't mean leaving alone though. You had hooked up with exciting new buddy and she was coming along for over a trip home.

Blood alcohol levels deemed to mar driving have come down steadily. A famous congressman just about lost the election when it was exposed he once was caught for DUI. However, in those days of his youth, angles and laws were different. No jail time or license suspension. Merely a small fine and maybe some laughs with the cops and it was back on the road.

No more. When this dude was nearly at his destination his exciting friend had gotten sick. Stopping the car attracted the attention of the police officer driving by. Shortly out came the device that shows blood alcohol in the body by reading exhaled breath. The officer was very pro in the way he put the handcuffs on. Not too tight but snug enough to remind you that without Houdini to help they were staying on.

As you watched your new automobile being loaded on the tow truck, the very last thing on your intellect now was what should have been with the new friend. A presentation you were to make at work in the morning was now in serious jeopardy. Suddenly you realized that being locked away in jail was not just something you saw on television. Even thru the fog of intoxication your anxiety was building.

When the patrol automobile pulled into the double gated area where prisoners were scheduled you realized that the man shortly to be in gaol was you. How could that be possible? You had never even received a parking ticket. Now you were facing serious charges, exorbitant fine, insurance rates raised to the sky and, naturally, the lawyer's fee and court costs. As a guy good with numbers you began to figure the price of each drink you had consumed at that wonderful party.

Instead of the jail cells you had seen so many times in those Western pictures you loved, you ended up in a massive holding cell with nearly a hundred other men. Most of them were far less educated than you and held roles requiring lots of muscle and sweat. They did not dress the way you did. Your shoes, slacks and name brand shirt surely cost more than the wardrobe of a few of these guys.

Time went by slowly and little hope was on the horizon until the attorney from Musca Law in Naples, Florida, arrived. Bail was posted and I was quickly brought up to speed with professionalism and straight forward answers. Being in the wrong yesterday evening did not necessarily mean the system would win the next round.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact a Florida criminal defense attorney at Musca Law firm to schedule a free confidential consultation: (800) 678-2252.

Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Puts You At Risk - Big Time

2009-10-11T18:47:00.000-07:00

Musca Law - DUI and Criminal Defense

Has this ever happened to you? The party was too good to leave after only a drink or two. Old friends and new were enjoying themselves. The festive atmosphere had relaxed inhibitions. Smooth drinks of the bartender hired by the host tasted like ambrosia. With each further cocktail the single girls got better looking too.

They are saying all good things must come to a close. So, with a nice hum on it eventually was time to head for the door. Arriving alone at this party would not mean leaving alone though. You had hooked up with exciting new buddy and she was coming along for more than a trip home.

Blood alcohol levels deemed to mar driving have come down continuously. A famous congressman almost lost the election when it was made public he once was caught for DUI. However, in those days of his youth, attitudes and laws were different. No jail time or license suspension. Just a small fine and maybe some guffaws with the cops and it was back on the road.

No more. When this man was virtually at his destination his exciting buddy had gotten sick. Stopping the auto attracted the eye of the police officer driving by. Shortly out came the device that shows blood alcohol in the body by reading breathed out breath. The officer was very professional in the way he put the cuffs on. Not so tight but snug enough to remind you that without Houdini to help they were staying on.

As you watched your new auto being loaded on the tow van, the very last thing on your consciousness now was what might have been with the new friend. A presentation you were to make at work in the morning was now in major danger. Suddenly you spotted that being locked away in jail was not just something you saw on TV. Even thru the fog of intoxication your stress was building.

When the patrol auto pulled into the double gated area where prisoners were prepared you realized that the man shortly to be in jail was you. How could that be possible? You had not even received a parking ticket. Now you were facing serious charges, exorbitant fine, insurance rates raised to the sky and, of course, the lawyer's fee and court costs. As a guy good with numbers you started to figure the cost of each drink you had consumed at that wonderful party.

Rather than the jail cells you had seen so many times in those Western pictures you loved, you ended up in a massive holding cell with virtually a hundred other men. A lot of them were a lot less educated than you and held jobs requiring lots of muscle and sweat. They did not dress the way you did. Your shoes, slacks and name brand shirt surely cost more than the wardrobe of some of these blokes.

Time rolled by slowly and little hope was on the horizon until the attorney from Musca Law in Naples, Florida, arrived. Bail was posted and I was quickly brought to cruising speed with professionalism and straight forward answers. Being in the wrong last night didn't actually mean the system would win the subsequent round.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact a Florida criminal defense attorney at Musca Law firm to schedule a free confidential consultation: (800) 678-2252.