Being involved in a Florida DUI car accident is bad enough, but for one 61-year-old woman in Pasco County, things went from bad to worse when she was arrested and charged with DUI after rear-ending a stopped Pasco County cruiser, which then struck the vehicle it was behind, tbo.com reports.
While no one was injured, the driver agreed to a field sobriety test. According to arrest affidavit details included in the tbo.com report, the driver "swayed and otherwise did poorly" during the test. An experienced South Florida DUI lawyer should always be called to represent someone charged with drunk driving, but especially anytime an accident allegation is involved.
Many drivers think that taking a breath test or participating in a sobriety test will prevent them from being arrested, or that a good showing could keep them from being charged with a DUI. In reality, the officer has likely decided to charge you with drunk driving by the time such tests are requested. Probable cause is usually indicated in the police report by some mention of visual signs of intoxication - glassy eyes or slurred speech are commonly indicated - or the smell of alcohol.
It is also not uncommon for police reports and affidavits to paint an incomplete picture of events leading up to whatever incident resulting in your arrest and subsequent charges. The best course of action for a driver who thinks they may be facing a DUI arrest is to remain calm, polite and quiet. Later on, documenting your recollection of events and sharing them with your attorney can be of added benefit to your defense.
Ft. Lauderdale DUI Attorney Carlos Canet is an aggressive and experienced drunk driving defense attorney with more than 25 years experience who has represented thousands of clients. If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, call 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
