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Likely 1st Round NFL Draft Pick, P.J. Williams, Arrested for DUI

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Likely 1st Round NFL Draft Pick, P.J. Williams, Arrested for DUI

Last Friday, March 3rd, former Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams was arrested for DUI.  Florida State University Police reports say that Williams was clearly under the influence of alcohol due to his slurred speech and swaying back and forth while standing. Williams, however is denying the DUI allegation, saying he was not drunk that day and that he is planning to fight the case to prove his innocence.

The 21-year old football phenom allegedly was pulled over by Florida State Univ. police around 3 am for making an illegal left turn while exiting a McDonald’s.  Police also say they saw him swerve and almost side swipe a curb.

During the DUI investigation, police say P.J. Williams attempted to play the famous athlete card… don’t you know who I am?  I’m a FSU football player, about to be drafted into the NFL…  Needless to say, it had no effect on police and they still arrested him for DUI and hauled him into jail.

Later that morning, P.J. posted the $500.00 bail and was released.  Since the DUI arrest, P.J. has hired a lawyer to defend his drunk driving charge.  A few days later, on the 7th he officially pled not guilty to the DUI charge.

His lawyer released statements about the DUI arrest saying, “He did have a drink or two earlier,” but he cut himself off hours before getting behind the wheel to because he was the designated driver that night.  “… he was taking everyone to McDonald’s.  “It’s what 21-year olds do.”

P.J.’s defense attorney is optimistic about the DUI case, telling reporters that Williams did not submit to the DUI breathalyzer test or a blood draw so there is no BAC (blood alcohol content) result.  Additionally, the video surveillance taken by the police car dash cam may actually help P.J.’s DUI case.

Williams is adamant he was not DUI and he and his attorney plan to fight the charge to the end, even if that means taking the case to trial.  P.J. is due back to court soon.  The NFL draft pick begins on April 30th, and hopefully P.J.’s DUI arrest won’t hinder his chances of becoming a pro ball player.

 

 

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A Desire for Fast Food Results in a McDonald’s DUI Charge

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A Desire for Fast Food Results in a McDonald’s DUI Charge

An unbelievable but true story about a McDonald’s DUI charge out of Leesburg, Florida. Released today by the Orlando Sentinel was a story about a young women allegedly under the influence of alcohol who was arrested and charged with DUI after causing a large commotion in a McDonald’s drive thru.

Lydia Grace Kelm, must have had a major hankering for some McDonald’s chicken nuggets, french fries, or something good and greasy because the 23-year-old nurse decided to go to McDonald’s at 3:30 a.m. only wearing her bra and panties.  According to the McDonald’s employees, Lydia made quite a disturbance in the drive thru by revving her car engine loudly while trying to back out twice, to which the employees had to yell and motion her to drive forward.  According to an affidavit signed by McDonald’s employees, Lydia “seemed to be confused, lethargic” and “had slurred speech.”

Employee’s promptly called local police to investigate the situation.  Upon questioning, the police immediately suspected Lydia was under the influence of alcohol, especially when she openly admitted to drinking three beers prior to driving.  Officers asked Lydia to perform the DUI field sobriety tests and provided a jacket for coverage and warmth, since it was only 48 degrees outside.

Lydia failed the DUI field sobriety tests and her breath test revealed her BAC level was three times the Florida State legal limit of .08.  Unfortunately, Lydia was arrested in her bra and panties and was hauled off to the Lake County Jail where she was charged with DUI.

Lydia has since bonded out of jail and probably won’t be going back to the North 14th Street McDonald’s anytime soon.

McDonald’s DUI Charge – Mistakes Made by Lydia

Lydia made a few critical mistakes while being investigated by police for DUI.  First she should have asked to speak with her DUI attorney immediately.  Second, she should have exercised her right to remain silent and refused to answer any questions asked by officers.  Third, Lydia should have respectfully declined to taking the DUI field sobriety tests, they are voluntary.  If Lydia wouldn’t have made these three mistakes, her DUI case would have been in a better position to defend.

Don’t make the same mistakes… Remember to call David O Defense if you are ever being investigated for DUI or a criminal charge, 206-459-6392.

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3 Big Mistakes made by a Drunk Driver found in Jennifer Aniston’s Yard

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3 Big Mistakes made by a Drunk Driver found in Jennifer Aniston’s Yard

A little over a week ago, on Saturday March 14, a man allegedly DUI (driving under the influence) hit a curb and plowed his car through Jennifer Aniston’s yard.  Talk about someone being star struck, or better yet; a star’s yard being struck.  From my legal perspective as a DUI and criminal defense attorney, three major mistakes were made by this alleged drunk driver, which I will elaborate on after sharing the story.

It was reported that Aniston’s security guard immediately called 911 to handle the unusual situation.  Police showed up to the actress’ Bel Air estate a little after 8:30 pm.  Upon questioning, the man told police that he was not the driver of the car, and that someone else had been behind the wheel.  Unfortunately, his claim was quickly shot down due to the un-arguable video footage recorded by Jen’s state-of-the-art surveillance cameras clearing showing the man as the driver.

Police suspected the man of DUI and asked him to take the voluntary DUI field sobriety tests.  Unfortunately, the man agreed to the tests – and needless to say he failed miserably and was arrested for DUI.

From my professional point of view, there were clearly 3 Big Mistakes made by this alleged drunk driver right from the get go;

1. He failed to immediately contact his DUI criminal defense lawyer. When in any type of accident related to drunk driving, or driving under the influence of drugs, the first thing an uninjured person should do is call their DUI criminal defense attorney. Their attorney will be able to provide advice on what to do and what not to do. If you do not have a DUI lawyer’s phone number programmed into your cell phone, do so now; David O Defense (206) 459-6392, we are available 24/7.

2. Don’t talk to law enforcement without your attorney present.  This man tried to talk his way out of being arrested for DUI by saying he wasn’t the driver, however, his statements were proven to be lies and now he could face the additional criminal charge of obstruction.  Additionally, by lying he has tarnished his credibility.  If he would have exercised his right to remain silent, and chose not to talk to cops, he would be in a much better position to defend his DUI charge.  Don’t talk to cops.

3. Don’t agree to take the DUI field sobriety tests, they are voluntary.  The man chose to take the DUI field sobriety tests and he failed, as most people do.  The tests are challenging and can be difficult to pass even when an individual is sober.  Additionally, the tests are voluntary and police must respect an individual’s decision to not take the tests.  By not taking the DUI field sobriety tests, a person is generally in a better position for defending their DUI charge.

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