The State of Florida is taking part in a special operation to keep drunk drivers off of the road over the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Over the Limit, Under Arrest is planned for police agencies across the country. The Osceola Sherriff's Office plans to participate in this nationwide campaign.
The residents of Polk County, Osceola County and surrounding areas can expect officers out in full force over the three day weekend. Deputies will be stepping up patrols during the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The Osceola Sheriff's Department had participated in similar missions on July 31 and August 14 of this year. Both nights yielded a total of 103 citations and 6 arrests.
The Over the Limit, Under Arrest campaign is designed to promote community awareness and drunken driving prevention. Under Florida Law, an individual is considered impaired to drive with blood alcohol content of .08 or above. The amount of alcohol needed to influence impairment depends on a number of factors; including the drinker's size, sex, and food and sleep intake. Drunk driving is the cause of death in 41% of all traffic accidents. However, the devastating effect of a drunk driving conviction stems further than just the embarrassing experience of an arrest.
A DUI is a serious criminal offense. Penalties for a first time offender include, but are not limited to, jail time, license revocation, community service, heavy fines, and mandatory alcohol educational courses. This trying time in your life will negatively impact your finances, relationships with family, friends and employers.
I am a Polk County dui attorney. My firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience and has handled countless alcohol related cases. I understand this difficult time you and your family are facing. I will fight for your rights, stand in your corner when others will not and work diligently to help you get your life back on track.
