By Nicholas Dorsten, Esq.
Bad news in the world of sports, according to an article in the St. Petersburg times....
In Tampa an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is accused of driving under the influence.
The man, 32, was arrested about 11:40 p.m. Tuesday near S Moody Avenue and W Swann Avenue, police said.
He had a blood-alcohol level ranging from 0.137 to 0.143, police said. The point at which impairment is presumed in Florida is 0.08.
The Tampa DUI suspect is in his second season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and first as defensive assistant coach, according to the team's website. Previously, he was an assistant offensive line coach last season.
He was released from the Hillsborough County Jail on $500 bail Wednesday morning.
This case is timely because I often have people ask me...what are some differences between a Tampa DUI attorney and a Clearwater DUI lawyer? While there are mostly similarities, there are several differences.
Traditionally, Tampa DUI Lawyers dealing with the Tampa criminal court system, have different challenges. Tampa usually has larger case loads and different organization. As a result a DUI attorney there may have the opportunity to get more dismissals or reductions in the charges.
A Clearwater DUI attorney, has the opposite problem. In Clearwater or St. Petersburg, the case load is just as large but the prosecutors have less discretion in reducing any charges and tend to rely more on guidelines.
While these are basic guidelines and not intended to be specific, know that whether you need a Clearwater DUI Lawyer or a Tampa DUI attorney, you are now hopefully armed with more knowledge.
Have you or someone you loved been charged with a DUI? Do you need the help of a St. Petersburg Criminal Defense lawyer or a Clearwater DUI attorney? Then Call Blake & Dorsten, P.A. today!
For more information, or to speak directly with experienced criminal defense attorneys, please contact the law firm of BLAKE & DORSTEN, P.A. at 727.286.6141 or email your questions to: info@blakedorstenlaw.com
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