Broward DUI Lawyer Blog

Former major league baseball player Jim Leyritz was arrested and jailed Friday for violating his pretrial release on a DUI manslaughter charge in Fort Lauderdale. Back in December of 2007, Leyritz crashed into another car with his SUV after running a red light, killing a 30 year-old woman. Toxicology reports revealed Leyritz's blood-alcohol content to be 0.14 three hours after the crash.

Leyritz faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted, he pleaded not guilty. The trial is set for May 25th. As part of the pretrial release arrangements Leyritz agreed not to consume alcohol. He had to submit to multiple daily alcohol tests on a home device. In April 2008, the order was changed and Leyritz was allowed to drive upon agreeing to the installation of a breath device in his vehicle.

This alcohol-detecting device required Leyritz to blow into it before starting his vehicle and periodically while driving. The device in his car has recorded that Leyritz consumed alcohol four times since it was installed. Earlier in the week, prosecutors filed a motion to have Leyritz jailed as he awaits trial. A judge then revoked his bond for violating pretrial release arrangements for a Fort Lauderdale DUI manslaughter charge.
Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyer Carlos A. Canet, P.A. is experienced in Florida DUI defense. If you have been charged with DUI in south Florida, call 866-7ASKDUI, to speak to an experienced DUI lawyer with offices in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Fort Lauderdale DUI Lawyer Carlos A. Canet, P.A. specializes in defending those arrested for DUI in Broward County. A man charged with DUI manslaughter in Miami has been denied bail and will remain in jail until his trial. Gabriel Delrisco crashed into the back of a Ford minivan on Jan. 25, killing three children. Prosecutors said Delrisco should be kept in jail because he could be a threat to public safety.

In Florida it is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08 or greater. According to Gabriel Delrisco's arrest report, a sample of blood taken soon after the crash showed a BAC of 0.234, nearly three times the legal limit. A second sample was taken at Ryder Trauma Center that showed a level of 0.152, about twice the legal limit. The Florida Highway Patrol says it could be two months before they finish their investigation of the deadly crash.

Gabriel Delrisco is a habitual traffic offender who has been ticketed 26 times since 2001, half for moving violations. Delrisco was arrested for driving under the influence in 2001 where he was convicted for DUI in Miami-Dade County. Delrisco was arrested for reckless driving in June 2004. Other moving violations include speeding, failure to stop at a traffic light, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, and crossing a median.
The community is shocked that Delrisco was even in possession of a driver's license considering his record of moving violations. Since the crash, the community has rallied around the Serrano family. Radio station Power 96 raised more than $50,000 to help the family with burial costs, in one morning alone. Miami-Dade fire fighters also collected donations at the crash site.

Fort Lauderdale DUI attorney Carlos A. Canet, P.A. is experienced in Florida DUI defense. If you have been charged with DUI in south Florida, call 866-7ASKDUI, to speak to an experienced DUI lawyer with offices in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.