South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Preston Parker, a football player at Florida State University, was arrested in the wee hours of Saturday for DUI. This is probably going to be devastating for his career due to his prior record. Officers found him “passed out” on his steering wheel stopped in a McDonald’s drive-through. Officers finally aroused him by tapping on the window and then arrested him after securing the still-running vehicle.
Breath tests showed .054, which do not break legal limits in the State of Florida, yet urine analysis showed positive levels of marijuana. Parker admitted to officers in the report that he had in fact been smoking marijuana and drinking that evening.
DUI means driving under the influence of any substance that can impair your driving abilities. Alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and any other substance counts and can be used in a court of law against you. DUI is a serious offense and carries strict penalties such as license revocation, jail time, and fines.
You need a lawyer that knows the ins-and-outs of the law regarding substance abuses and driving or possession legalities. Attorney Ralph Behr is well experienced in this area and can help you today with your case. Don’t hesitate to call his law office today. He handles all cases from Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale to Miami.