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Hillsborough County has two scheduled DUI checkpoints or roadblocks for April, 2010

The website for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office contains information about the DUI enforcement unit, including a published list of scheduled DUI checkpoints and roadblocks. If you haven’t checked out the HCSO’s website lately, they have added information about their YouTube Channel and other user-friendly features. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office DUI Roadblock and Checkpoints scheduled […]

Written by Jason Miller on April 2, 2010

Six Uncommonly Used Defenses to DUI under Florida Law

Although these defenses may not be commonly used, in certain DUI cases an uncommon defense is the only defense. Find out more about how less commonly used defenses can apply to certain DUI cases under Florida law: Intervening Cause in DUI Case DUI Involuntary Intoxication Defense Voluntary Intoxication or Insanity DUI Defense DUI Necessity […]

Written by Jason Miller on March 28, 2010

No More Video of Breath Testing in Tampa, FL

Tampa DUI Lawyer discusses DUI video tapes and cameras at the central breath testing in the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office jail and the jail commander’s new policy of not allowing cameras to be installed in the newly built DUI breath test unit.

Written by Jason Miller on March 2, 2010

Gasparilla Open Container Citation in Tampa? What You Need to Know

This article was last updated on Friday, January 25, 2019. If you were arrested or given a “notice to appear” for the city ordinance of being in possession of an open container at the Gasparilla Parade in Tampa, FL, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Sammis Law Firm. We represent people arrested […]

Written by Jason Miller on February 1, 2010

I don’t have an DUI attorney – what happens at arraignment?

Many people have not hired an attorney by the first court date for their DUI case. They get a notice in the mail telling them that they must appear in court in Tampa or Plant City in Hillsborough County, FL, for an arraignment in their DUI case. What happens at the arraignment if you do […]

Written by Jason Miller on November 26, 2009

Florida DUI Jury Instructions

Read the Florida DUI Jury Instructions provided by a DUI Attorney in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL.

Written by Jason Miller on November 26, 2009

Are Pinellas County DUI “Sobriety Checkpoints” Effective?

Pinellas DUI Attorney asks whether DUI checkpoints or roadblocks in Pinellas County an effective way for law enforcement fight crime – or a major inconvenience to thousands of law abiding citizens.

Written by Jason Miller on July 21, 2009

Florida Administrative Driver License Suspension After a DUI Arrest

Arrested for DUI in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL? You only have ten (10) days to request a formal review hearing to contest the administrative suspension of your driver license.

Written by Jason Miller on March 23, 2009

Habitual Traffic Offender Revocations in Florida

Fight the Florida Habitual Traffic Offender revocation. Get your driver’s license back immediately through a post-conviction motion to vacate or set aside one of the three offenses that cause the HTO revocation in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and throughout Florida.

Written by Jason Miller on February 27, 2009