The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office wants citizens to keep safety in mind as they celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Anyone planning to attend a party should designate a sober driver ahead of time. It’s also a good idea to keep the number for a local cab company handy or avoid alcohol altogether.

Party hosts can be prosecuted if someone who drank at their home ends up in an impaired driving crash. To avoid legal troubles, make sure guests designate their drivers in advance, or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers. Don’t hesitate to take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving while impaired.

Remember, under Florida law, drivers convicted of DUI face civil and criminal penalties, including fines, jail time and license suspension or revocation. A DUI conviction can also disqualify people for driving-related jobs.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people for DUI last New Year’s Eve.

If you have been accused of a Sarasota alcohol related offense you can most likely beat the charge in court. You may contact our Florida DUI attorneys for a free initial confidential consultation to discuss your case.

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Drunk drivers beware…the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is upping its efforts to catch you.

Despite budget cuts and low manpower, Sarasota deputies are still cracking down on drunk drivers; the number of DUI arrests are up by 29%.

In recognition of their efforts, Thursday the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received some helpful tools from the Florida Department of Transportation: a “DUI Checkpoint In A Bag”, that will better assist them with DUI checkpoints.

Even with limited resources, deputies were still able to keep drunk drivers off the road with DUI checkpoints and deputies who are always on the lookout for those under the influence.  “We made that a priority with our agency and we’ve concentrated on that.  Not just within our unit, but throughout the agency with all deputies on patrol and different aspects of our department,” says Lt. Ron Locke.

Locking up those who drink and then get behind the wheel is a top priority for Sarasota County deputies, and they are constantly on the lookout for those who break the law.

If you have been charged with a DUI in Sarasota, Florida you will need legal assistance if you are trying to beat the charge or at the very least minimize the penalties. You may contact our Sarasota DUI attorneys for a free initial consultation by calling 800-Musca-Law toll free.

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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a serious offense. A Sarasota DUI may cause you to lose you drivers’ license, to receive an exorbitant fine, to watch your insurance rates skyrocket, and may even cause you to lose your freedom.

The penalties are even more serious if you were involved in an accident or vehicular homicide while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

You should know you only have 10 days from the date you were arrested for DUI to request an administrative review hearing to retain your driving privileges.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI related felony crime, contact a knowledgeable Sarasota Florida attorney for a free, comprehensive review of your case. Musca Law has over 100 years of combined legal experience with convenient offices located across the State of Florida. Our attorneys have handled countless alcohol and/or DUI related cases with proven successful results. Contact Musca Law for help with your case today.