Daniels & Hannan Legal Blog

I recently read a psychological article that dealt with biased first impressions, called the “Anchoring Effect”. As a DUI trial Attorney it was a stark realization that no matter how...

Recently the US Supreme Court was contemplating whether DUI cases and the dissipation of alcohol in the blood constitute exigent circumstances enough to allow law enforcement to perform a...

The RAMPANT overuse of the Community Caretaker Doctrine to arrest law-abiding citizens for DUI The community caretaker doctrine is an exception to the general requirement of a warrantless...

In 1993, the Jerry Seinfeld TV show aired an episode in which a patient had a Junior Mint sewed up inside of him by inadvertent mistake. That TV parody is one of many historic episodes that...

The Florida Highway Patrol (“FHP”) recently announced that they will begin two (2) types of checkpoints. They will conduct either “Drivers License” or “Vehicle Safety...

This last Sunday, February 3, 2013, an eight year old child was struck and killed as she attempted to cross Busch Boulevard in Tampa, Fl. The Honda Pilot that struck the child was unable to see the...

X Games Star Injury similar to Brain Injury from Automobile Accidents At the recent 2013 ESPN X Games star, Caleb Moore was severely injured and died on January 31, 2012 as a result of injuries he...

Recently Judge Kelly, a Pinellas County Circuit Court Judge, entered a ruling that resulted in Pinellas County law enforcement to video tape all HGN tests and prohibits law enforcement from hiding...

If you are as confused by big fancy lawyer words, like most of the potential jurors that we have an opportunity to meet and talk with, then this post is for you. Aggressive DUI defense starts with...

With the advances in smart phone technology that has translated to a dramatic increase in alcohol relates apps. There are 122 different alcohol related apps and 22 apps that relate to BAC (Blood...

A brand new study found the dispersant used to break up the 200 million gallons of crude oil from the BP oil in the Gulf of Mexico is deadlier to some coral species than the oil itself. A new...

On January 9, 2013, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a critical area of DUI litigation. The case of Missiouri v. McNeeley (No. 11-1425) concerns a citizens Fourth Amendment...

The Herald Tribune reported that an 80 year old Ellenton Man was killed Monday morning when his pickup truck was hit by a semi-truck at U.S. 41 at Haben Boulevard. Police indicated that the...

rear impact collision A recent article published by Technology Associates discusses the true possibility of injury in low speed rear-end automobile accidents. The scenario that many people injured...

On November 27, 2012, Manuel Belisario Bonet Jr. of Tampa, Florida lost his life due to a texting and driving accident near the Gandy Bridge in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His vehicle was moving at...