Drivers in the Ft. Myers area should be aware. The Ft. Myers Police Department released information on their website warning drivers that sobriety checkpoints are planned for this weekend. The exact date, time and location of the checkpoint has not been disclosed. Officers will be on the lookout for drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and other criminal/ traffic violations. The Police Department is trying to promote community awareness and public education on the hazardous results of drinking and driving.
The Fort Myers Police Department has received additional funding from the Florida Department of Transportation to participate in DUI checkpoints. Funding covers the cost of paying the overtime to Officers working the checkpoint. It also provides new equipment, including Breathalyzer Tests, to help fight this deadly criminal offense.
The Florida legal limit for alcohol consumption is a blood alcohol level of .08. A blood alcohol level can be determined by testing a suspect's breath, blood or urine. There is a No Tolerance Law in place for Florida drunk drivers under the age of 21. If the underage offender posses a blood alcohol level of .02, as much as one drink, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will instantly suspend the accused license for a period of 6 months.
Florida also possess an Implied Consent Law. When applying for a Driver's License, the Driver agrees to submit to any form of alcohol testing, if one is requested by an Officer. If a suspect refuses to take a blood-alcohol test, the Defendant violated the Implied Consent Law. The suspect will immediately be arrested, charged and lose their driving privileges for up to 1 year for a first offense of DUI.
Facing charges of DUI is a serious criminal matter. If you have been arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence, contact an experienced DUI Attorney to fight the charges against you. As a well-established Ft. Myers DUI Lawyer, my firm has over 100 years of combined experience and is prepared to defend the charges against you.
If your case is not handled properly, the offender may have to deal with the repercussions of this conviction for the rest of their life. Do not let this criminal charge define your status in life. Contact Musca Law for a knowledgeable Ft. Myers Driving Under the Influence Attorney. You are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law.
