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With the growth and popularity of our waterways, the crime of boating under the influence is fast becoming a common criminal offense. Robert Ray Huizenga, the son of former Miami Dolphins owner, H. Wayne Huizenga, was recently arrested and charged with this crime. The Police arrived on the scene after a woman called 911 claiming two unidentified men tried open a locked door to her home. Officers found another man, Patrick Stewart, on the victim’s property and Huizenga waiting in the water on a 2005 Jupiter Marine boat.

It took Huizenga several tries to successfully toss officers a rope to the dock. The officers claimed Huizenga smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech and had difficult behavior. He believed that the victim’s house was his own. Huizenga refused to submit to alcohol testing and was subsequently arrested. He now faces charges of boating under the influence and refusal to submit to an alcohol test. Officers arrested Stewart for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and trespassing.

This arrest is not the billionaire’s son first dealings with operating a vehicle under the influence. In 2003, Huizenga served time for his third DUI conviction within a decade. He spent 83 days in jail and additional months under house arrest. Spokesperson for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, Ron Ishoy, issued a statement that this most recent BUI arrest violated his DUI probation and if convicted, could receive a 5 year prison sentence.

I do not represent Mr. Huizenga or Mr. Stewart, nor do I possess information that would jeopardize attorney/client privileges. I am a Miami Drunk Driving Attorney who has experience dealing with boating under the influence cases. It is easy to understand why enjoying the gorgeous Miami outdoors can go hand in hand with an alcoholic drink. Boating under the influence is a crime of operating a vessel with a blood alcohol level of .08, which can contribute to boating accidents and fatalities, not unlike the criminal offense of driving under the influence.

If you have been arrested on a charge of BUI or DUI, contact an experienced Miami Drunk Driving Attorney for guidance. Florida laws are strict and a criminal conviction on your record is unforgiving. Contact a Miami DUI Lawyer because you are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law.

Tampa, Florida. Five people traveling in a Mercedes Benz were in route home after participating in wedding preparation and a rehearsal dinner. All five individuals were in a bride-to-be’s wedding party and the wedding celebration was set to kick off the following day. In the early morning hours of April 21, 2006, a driver, Kenneth Delmar Stewart, allegedly ran a red light and struck the Mercedes Benz killing all five people inside.

Police smelled alcohol on the suspect and felt that he may have been under the influence. The driver submitted to a blood alcohol test and his level registered at .12. The Florida legal limit for a blood alcohol level is .08. Police arrested Stewart and charged him with five counts of DUI Manslaughter.

Tampa Assistant State Attorney, Felix Vaga, stated the incident was one of the “most extreme” cases of DUI Manslaughter in Tampa’s history. The Defendant faced a maximum sentence of 85 years in prison if convicted.

West Palm Beach DUI Defense Lawyer

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in West Palm Beach, and it will not be ignored or taken lightly.  If an officer suspects you of drunk driving, he or she will pull you over immediately to test your blood alcohol concentration.  This will be done by means of a field sobriety test, blood test, breath test, or all three. If you are found driving with a BAC higher than .08% legal limit, then you will be arrested and taken into custody, where you will be booked on DUI charges. At this time, it’s crucial that you hire a skilled West Palm Beach DUI defense attorney who can defend you against your charges, as a conviction will lead to a number of penalties. Having a seasoned DUI lawyer help you fight your charges will increase your chances of avoiding a conviction and an array of penalties.
DUI Defense in West Palm Beach, Florida

There are many viable defenses available for fighting DUI charges. At Musca law, our team of talented West Palm Beach DUI defense lawyers is very familiar with multiple defense strategies that have proven to be effective in court. First and foremost we will determine if the arresting officer had probable cause to pull you over in the first place. To pull you over the officer needs to have reasonable cause to believe your driving is a danger to yourself or other drivers on the road.  Second, we will question whether or not the arresting officer administered the field sobriety tests appropriately. There are a numerous extenuating circumstances that could cause a driver to perform poorly on these tests that have nothing to do with being intoxicated, such as natural lack of coordination, weather conditions, fatigue, weight, height, type of footwear, pre-existing disability or injury, and more. Third, if you submitted to a breath or blood test, we can make sure the officer administered the test correctly, and that there were no errors or defects with the breathalyzer machine or in the blood lab.

All of the West Palm Beach DUI attorneys at Musca Law are highly skilled in using these and other defenses to combat DUI charges. If have recently been arrested for DUI, contact Musca Law, and let an experienced attorney on our staff help you avoid a conviction that could haunt you for years to come.
Contact a West Palm Beach DUI Defense Attorney

When it comes to DUI defense, there is nothing more important to us than making sure you are provided with the best—the best representation, the best attention, the best skills, the best resources, the best defense. We will sit down to discuss your case at length, explain your options, and answer any questions you may have. We do this because we strongly believe in keeping you informed and up-to-date throughout your entire case, in addition to providing you with stellar defense in the courtroom.  We promise to work hard to build the most convincing defense case possible by speaking with credible expert witnesses and collecting solid evidence.   We will not stop aggressively fighting your charges until a successful outcome as been achieved.

To set up a free consultation a with a West Palm Beach DUI lawyer at our firm, please contact us at 1-800-MUSCA-LAW.

Whether you have been arrested on your first, second, third, or other drunk driving offense, an experienced DUI defense lawyer at Musca Law can advise you of your rights. Our attorneys’ 100 plus years of combined legal experience has enabled us to successfully resolve DUI charges for clients in Key West and throughout Monroe County. Let us put our experience and knowledge to work aggressively defending you and your rights.

Our lawyers are well versed in the Florida DUI laws and can effectively explain how a conviction may impact your life and future. We approach each case as a team, combining the skills and knowledge of our attorneys to ensure that we offer you representation that is tailored to suit the specifics of your case. If you have been arrested for or charged with driving under the influence in Monroe County, call our Key West office at (305) 292-8488.

Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a serious offense and is taken seriously by law enforcement and our firm. We take the time to explain your situation and aggressively stand up for your rights regarding any misdemeanor or felony charges that may apply. We also represent clients charged with vehicular homicide Link to Traffic Offenses Page in connection with a drunk driving accident.

Working to Help you Keep Your Driver’s License

Your driver’s license is in jeopardy from the moment you are arrested on suspicion of DUI / drunk driving. Since our firm has handled numerous DUI / drunk driving cases for clients across Key West and the entire state of Florida, we have a full understand the repercussions that a DUI arrest and/or conviction can have on your driver’s license. If you do not file for an administrative review hearing within 10 days of your arrest, you will sustain an immediate driver’s license suspension.