The driver who police said rear-ended the SUV, John J., was arrested on charges of DUI resulting in injury and violation of probation.

The child suffered serious facial injuries. But St. Petersburg police said on Monday that her injuries were no longer life-threatening.

The crash took place at about 3:45 p.m. The victim was one of four people riding in a 2001 Lincoln Navigator headed south on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. The SUV was in the median lane, approaching a red light at 94th Avenue N.

Behind them, police said, John was also driving south in the median lane in a 1998 Mazda pickup.

The Navigator slowed as it approached the red light, police said, which then turned green. John’s pickup then hit the back of the SUV, police said.

St. Petersburg police said the child was thrown out the back window — officers believe the window was down — and landed on the hood of the Mazda. Then the girl fell onto the road. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

John was “unsteady” and showed others signs of being impaired, police said. John’s blood-alcohol level was 0.187 and 0.172, according to police. Florida law presumes a driver is impaired at 0.08 or greater.

He was also cited for careless driving and driving with an expired registration. He was already on probation on two 2010 counts of withholding information from a medical practitioner. He was being held without bail Monday in the Pinellas County jail.

John said that he had one glass of vodka and pineapple before the crash, according to police. He said he sped up when he saw the light ahead turn green but did not see the SUV in front of him, police said.

The driver of the SUV, 27-year-old Lorne Curry of Tampa, was also cited for driving with an unrestrained juvenile passenger, police said. The relation between the driver and victim was unknown.

Police said no one else was injured in the crash.

In a case like this, that causes injury to someone, nonetheless a child, the penalties for are much more severe. For this reason, John would be very well advised in contact a Tampa DUI attorney Musca Law. We specialize in defending the rights of those charged with DUI throughout Hillsborough County. Call 813-362-5623 now to schedule your free consultation.

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On Friday afternoon, Jane Doe, 18, of Willow Ave., was booked into Orient Road Jail on warrants for DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, three counts of driving under the influence with serious bodily injury, three counts of reckless driving with serious bodily injury and one count of DUI with personal injury or property damage.

Police said Doe was driving a 1997 Cadillac Seville west on Wood Street at twice the speed limit of 25 mph when she ran two stop signs — one at Edison Avenue and one at El Portal Drive. When she ran the second sign, she struck a 1994 Honda Civic.

The driver of the Civic, Jason P., 31, died at the scene and his four passengers were injured. On suffered a serious brain injury, a second suffered a shattered pelvis, a third suffered a head injury and the fourth suffered contusions.

Doe showed signs of impairment and a sample of her blood was taken at a hospital and her blood alcohol level was 0.74 percent six hours after the crash, police said. Under Florida law, a driver is considered impaired at 0.08 percent.

In addition to the crash-related charges, Doe also faces misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana and obstruction, according to the Hillsborough County court clerk’s website. The records say the charges stem from an offense on Dec. 3. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty on Jan. 3 and enrolled in a pre-trial intervention program.

If you’ve also been charged with DUI manslaughter or a lesser related offense, it’s important for your freedom that you quickly contact an attorney to assess the situation and advise you of your legal options. For a free consultation with a Tampa DUI lawyer at our firm, call 813-362-5623 now. We have extensive experience defending people accused of various DUI related crimes through Florida.

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At 1 a.m., officers Gary Saunders and Robert Partner were headed south on Tampa Street in an unmarked Crown Victoria when they collided with a Ford Explorer westbound on Polk Street, police said.

They were taken to Tampa General Hospital in serious condition, but they were fine by Monday, said police spokeswoman Andrea Davis. One of the officers was released from the hospital on Sunday.

The driver of the other car was uninjured.

It wasn’t clear Monday which officer was driving. It may be up to a week before it’s clear who was at fault, police said. Investigations tend to take longer when a crash involves injuries, Davis said.

Detectives were reviewing footage from a camera at a nearby business. A witness reported the officers had a green light at the time of the crash, Davis said.

If you’ve been accused of DUI in Tampa, call 813-362-5623 to to schedule your free consultation with a Tampa DUI attorney at Musca Law today.

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The sheriff’s office says 48-year-old Jane Doe was charged Thursday with DUI, open container, no proof of insurance, careless driving and introduction of contraband into a secure facility. She was being held on $11,500 bail.

Authorities say the bus was taking more than three dozen students to Garrison Jones Elementary School Thursday morning when Doe ran a red light and hit the bus.

Deputies say Doe told them she had taken several prescription painkillers. Deputies say they didn’t think she was drunk, but they found an open alcoholic beverage container in her vehicle.

No injuries were reported.

If you’re also facing DUI charges in Tampa, you may be surprised avoiding a conviction is a high probability. However, you must act fast. Call 813-362-5623 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Tampa DUI lawyer at our firm now.

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The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office took ABC Action News on their new boat that will be one of dozens out on the water this Saturday.

Deputies will be working with Tampa Police, the United States Coast Guard, and Florida Fish and Wildlife to make sure no one is boating under the influence.

Veteran deputies and officers say they know what to watch for.

Deputy Geoff Fox said, “Unlike a case of DUI, with a driver, you can see the operator of the boat. You can see him probably from his knees up.”

Jorge Pino with Florida Fish and Wildlife said, “Our primary goal is to make sure at the end of the day, we can all slap five and say, nobody died!”

For the first time this year, a mobile unit where field sobriety tests will be performed will be set up near the water.

Law enforcement says the unit will help speed up the arrest process.

According to the Tampa Police Department, last year, five people were arrested for BUI. On land, about 370 alcohol related arrests happened.

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At about 1:30 a.m., Temple Terrace police noticed a car speeding at 72 mph on Fowler Avenue and swerving between lanes. An officer pulled the car over and conducted a field sobriety test on the fire Captain, police reported.

The suspect, 40, was arrested and booked into the Orient Road Jail. He was released after posting $500 bail.

The captain has worked for the department for 15 years. He works out of station 13 in north Tampa and oversees four employees, said fire rescue spokesman Bill Wade.

He took personal leave Wednesday. When he returns, he’ll most likely receive a written letter of reprimand and be sent to the employee assistance program, Wade said.

“He is a good captain and a good paramedic,” Wade said. “The department is shocked and disappointed.”

Well, at least this time it wasn’t a police officer, as usual, and nobody was hurt or killed. However, stories of this nature should remind everyone that not all members of law enforcement should be; and more importantly, that when charged with a criminal offense, you be sure to exercise all of your legal options in pursuit of justice.

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NHTSA’s guidelines use five categories to evaluate driver impairment:

1. Difficulty with staying in your own lane
2. Difficulty with managing the speed you are driving and braking
3. Difficulty with functional skills
4. Difficulty with making the right judgment for conditions.
5. Perceived anomalies with your behavior and appearance.

There are driving patterns that are seen frequently among DUI drivers. If you display even one of these behaviors, a Tampa police officer can use it as a reason to pull you over on suspicion of DUI. If you display more than one, it is all the more likely you will be pulled over for a Tampa DUI.

Continue reading Suspicion of DUI in Tampa – List of Indicators Acts Like a Dragnet or contact a Tampa DUI attorney at our firm to go over your case, free of charge.

The suspect of DUI manslaughter, 37, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence/manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a Nov. 4 deadly crash.

His bond was set at $60,000.

The victim was killed when she collided with the suspect’s Nissan Xterra at the intersection of Sligh and Nebraska avenues. Police said she swerved trying to avoid the suspect’s vehicle and hit a HARTline bus. No one on the bus was injured.

The victim died at the scene. Ray was taken to Tampa General Hospital in serious-but-stable condition.

The accident closed on ramps for Interstate 275 for hours.

Updates as they are available. RIP.

Charged with DUI in Tampa, Florida? If so, you may not be guilty as the above man appears to be. With fighting the charge in mind, we recommend you contact a Tampa DUI attorney at our firm ASAP. Call 813-362-5623 now.

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Racener was arrested at 4:07a.m. Saturday morning by Tampa Police on Azeele Street and Westland Avenue, according the jail log reports. He was released on bond.

Jail records show that this is Racener’s 3rd DUI arrest since 2005.

The 24 year-old Racener won $5.5 million dollars when he came in 2nd at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in November.

Racener, who grew up in Port Richey, currently lives in Tampa.

Racener stopped by the ABC Action News studios just days after his big win and sat down and talked to Ellen McNamara about his big win.

In a similar situation? If so, I’m SURE, unless you’ve already spoke to an experience Tampa DUI attorney, you’re feeling overwhelmed and uncertain of what’s to come. Worry not. Contacting a Tampa DUI attorney at our firm now for your free and confidential consultation will answer all of your questions, and then some.

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