A 32-year-old woman is facing criminal charges as she allegedly struck a jogger with her SUV in Coconut Grove. The accident took place near Virginia Street and West Trade Avenue at around 12:30 a.m., according to Miami NewTimes.
Local authorities report that the jogger was crossing the intersection when the motorist swerved into a car that was parked on a swale. The SUV allegedly ricocheted off the parked car and struck the jogger, who was reportedly thrown 160 feet from the force of the impact, according to The Miami Herald.
Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers urge you to contact an attorney immediately if you're facing DUI charges as the penalties have the potential to seriously and negatively affect your life. As the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles states, a first-conviction DUI can result in imprisonment of up to six months, probation for up to a year, fines ranging between $250 and $500, community service, license revocation and DUI school. DUI conviction repercussions can also include a significant spike in your vehicle insurance premiums and may affect your ability to obtain certain jobs in the future.
The driver in the Coconut Grove accident refused to take a breathalyzer test. Police also report she failed a field sobriety test and reeked of alcohol. Of course, this is what police always report! Field sobriety tests are designed by officer to collect evidence (in the officer's opinion) of your guilt. They are not designed to pass. An officer must cite the smell of alcohol or other probable cause in order to request that you perform such testing. She is currently facing charges of DUI refusing to submit to testing and DUI with serious bodily injury, according to The Coconut Grove Voice.
If you're pulled over for a DUI you are advised to provide only necessary information to the officer. Don't voluntarily dish out any unnecessary info. Remain in your vehicle unless instructed otherwise. Lastly, it is vital for you to contact a DUI attorney immediately, especially if an accident is involved.
If you are facing a DUI charge in West Palm Beach of Fort Lauderdale, contact veteran drunk driving defense attorney Carlos Canet at 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
