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In a helpful decision for drivers across the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida, the Fourth District Court of Appeal in State v. Marlin has struck down the State’s reliance on warrantless, coerced blood extractions following serious DUI crashes. For years, law enforcement officers and prosecutors cited Florida Statutes § 316.1933(1) and isolated dicta from…

Discover how recent Florida court decisions (State v. Cardoza and State v. Rives) create powerful legal defenses against school zone speed camera citations in Tampa and Hillsborough County. Learn how lack of DHSMV device approval and inadmissible hearsay evidence can lead to case dismissals.

Can an Off-Duty Police Officer Stop You for DUI Outside Their Jurisdiction in Florida? Description of Question Presented: Can an off-duty police officer stop you for DUI outside their jurisdiction? Learn how Florida courts analyze citizen’s arrests and breach of the peace. Comparison of Cases Discussed in the Opinion Case Driving Behavior Described Result Discussed…

A recent case highlights a critical legal boundary: the difference between a valid investigatory stop and an unlawful detention. As a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, I have spent decades helping individuals navigate the complexities of these Florida DUI defense cases.

Arrested for DUI in Tampa FL? Discover how board-certified trial defense lawyer W.F. “Casey” Ebsary Jr. holds the State to its burden of proof. Visit DUI2go.com. 813-222-2220

Facing an arrest in Tampa? Watch this video by Board-Certified Tampa DUI Lawyer W. F. Casey Ebsary Jr. explaining how to handle the initial panic, examine the evidence, and hold the state to its burden of proof under Florida law (see Justia Florida Statutes Chapter 316). Read the full article on our Blog. Learn more about Attorney Ebsary’s background on our About Page or contact us immediately via our Contact Page or call 813-222-2220. Official state reference: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

Understanding Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and Traffic Stops Automatic License Plate Recognition systems and Automated law enforcement tools have transformed how police monitor public roadways. Among these, Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR)—sometimes referred to as License Plate Recognition Systems (LPRS)—plays a pivotal role in modern policing. For drivers navigating Florida roads, understanding how these…

If you or a family member are facing charges for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement in Tampa Bay, you are up against severe felony penalties under Florida Statute § 316.1935. I am Attorney W.F. “Casey” Ebsary Jr. at https://dui2go.com/. In this video, I break down aerial helicopter pursuit footage, law enforcement stop-stick tactics, and the legal consequences of HB 113 enhancements in Florida.

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In this video, I discuss Florida’s fleeing or attempting to elude charge, explain why these cases are serious, and encourage anyone facing charges to seek experienced legal representation promptly.

Did you know that a DUI charge received while vacationing or traveling on business in Florida can follow you back to your home state? It is a common misconception that legal trouble in Florida stays in Florida. As a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer here in Tampa, I see it all the time. Clients from all over the country call me, panicked, because they weren’t aware of the long-term consequences an out-of-state DUI could have on their driving privileges at home.

When a DUI case is tried before a jury in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, or anywhere in Florida, the jurors do not decide the case based on rumor, assumptions, or roadside opinions—they decide it based on the jury instructions read by the judge. Those instructions explain the legal definition of Driving Under the Influence…