The Boogy Man Did It

James Scarborough, 49, of Golden Gates Estates, was arrested Sunday by Florida Highway Patrol officers at Physicians Regional Hospital, where he was taken for treatment of minor injuries after being found trapped underneath his motorcycle after crashing it into trees, reports the Naples Daily News.

When officers arrived at the hospital to question Scarborough, they heard screams and profanity coming from Scarborough’s room. When they questioned him they detected a very strong smell of alcohol on his breath.

During questioning about the accident, officers asked him how he became trapped under his motorcycle. He told them that the ‘boogeyman’ did it and the officers could not arrest him.

He was wrong.

Driving impaired is never a good idea.  If you find yourself stopped or arrested, visit DuiHoot.com on your smartphone for tips on how to immediatly handle your situation, then call a reputable attorney who specialized in DUI cases.  In Bay County, Attorney Hoot Crawford has the experience.

The buggy pulled from Beagle Club Road into the path of a car traveling east on State Route 208. Andy Byler, 21, of Volant, and a female, 17, also of Volant, were controlling the reins for the horse pulling the buggy, state police said.

Police reported that Mr. Byler and the buggy's other driver were under the influence of alcohol. Since both were in control of the buggy, each was arrested for DUI and taken to Jameson Hospital for a blood test.

They were both uninjured.

Patricia Kaufman, 49, of New Wilmington, the driver of the car, was uninjured, but her vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

The horse was injured but is expected to survive.

A Youngstown woman was sentenced to a year’s probation Tuesday after being convicted of DUI. 

Revah Ann Beahan, 23, of 8017 Willow Road, was convicted after a one-day trial. She was found passed out behind the wheel of her car, with the keys still in the ignition, on County Road 2321 the morning of Feb. 26. She was found to have a .109 blood alcohol level after submitting to a breathalyzer test.

County Judge Joe Grammer sentenced Beahan to 12 months probation, a $1,250 fine, 96 hours of community service work and suspended her license for six months.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, call a reputable attorney as soon as possible.  Hoot Crawford, P.A. specializes in DUI cases and serves clients in Bay County and the surrounding area.

As many of you may recall, the Director of the Panama City Downtown Improvement Board was arrested for DUI on Feb. 14 at the intersection of 15th street and Jenks Avenue.  His attorney, Lisa Anderson said He was working 18 hour days at the 2010 St. Andrews Mardi Gras celebration.

Sanger had refused to submit to a blood alcohol test.  His first DUI arrest was reduced to reckless driving.

On Tuesday, a jury of 4 women and 2 men only took 40 minutes to find him guilty.  Judge Shane Vann then sentenced him to 15 days in jail, one year probations, a $1,500 fine, 75 hours of community service and a one year suspension of his drivers licence.

Judge Vann ordered him taken into immediate custody to begin serving his sentance, saying Sanger was a "danger to the community and himself"   “This is not his first rodeo,” Vann said, referring to Sanger’s prior DUI arrest.

It is not clear yet, how this conviction will affect Sangers employment.

Other costs are yet to be determined.  Certainly, is insurance premiums will rise once his license is re-instated.  He also faces the consquense of loosing his job, and his transportation choices are now severly limited.

It is never a good idea to drink and drive, however, if you find yourself charged with this, or any other crime, contact us or any other  reputable attorney.

According to the State Attorney’s Office:

Jeremy Wayne Deterding of Panama City was sentenced to 15 days in a jail and a $1,200 fine after he was convicted Wednesday of DUI with property damage.  Prosecutor Megan Teeple told jurors in her opening statement that Deterding drove into a power pole on U.S. 98 the morning of June 7, 2009, after nearly hitting two occupied vehicles.

Teeple said a motorist watched Deterding after the crash as he got out of the car, started to walk away but then returned to the vehicle to await emergency personnel. He had only minor cuts and bruises.

Teeple said Deterding failed three roadside sobriety tests and then his blood alcohol level was found to be higher than the legal .08 limit.
Jurors convicted Deterding after a half-day trial and County Judge Joe Grammer sentenced him to 15 days in jail, one-year on probation, a $1,200 fine and community service hours.

Driving under the influence or while intoxicated can lead to serious consequences, as Mr. Detering has learned.  Do not Drink and Drive.  If you are out and have a drink, log on to duihoot.com for a blood alcohol calculator that might just change your mind about driving.  Brought to you as a courtesy of Hoot Crawford, P.A.

A 43 year old Seminole County mother was arrested while picking up her child from school and charged with DUI.

Renee Godby of Lake Mary, Florida was picking up her child at Lake Mary Elementary School when she hit another parent's car with her red SUV.  No one was hurt in the accident, however responding officers believed Goodby was impaired.

After  a field sobriety test, she was taken to the Seminole County Jail and her car was towed from the school and he boy taken home by his father.

Godby's former charges include Dui charges in 1990 and 1993.

This single act could result in other complications for Ms. Godby.  The officers may report her to the Department of Children and Families.

If you plan to drink, please don't drive.  You affect the safety of others.  But if you do, call a reputable attorney immediatly.  We offer professional legal representation in the 14th Judicial Circuit Court area.

Bobby Stoval, a 54 year old Texas Man was convited last week on his 9th DUI charge, and sentanced to life in prision.

In early July he weaved through several lanes of traffic,  hitting another vehicle and injuring the driver. It was determined that Stovall had a  blood alcohol level of .32, four times the legal limit in Texas.

One DUI is enough to get anyone in trouble with the law, but when the judge found out that Stoval had eight prior DWI convictions across different counties in Texas, he ordered up a life sentence for Stovall.

in addition to the 8 other DUI convictions , Stovall also had a extensive rap sheet for other crimes, including burglary, credit card abuse and supplying alcohol to a minor.  It has been argued that the sentence was too harsh and, that the court should have considered his struggle with alcoholism.  

Stovall will be eligible for parole in five years, but depending on his conduct in prison and other factors, that could be as long as 10 to 15 years.

A Florida man was hit with a second offense for driving under the influence, moments after paying court costs associated with a previous FL DUI arrest. Gregory Jordan was arrested in the parking lot of the Clerk of Courts Office, where he had just paid his fine. He was spotted driving erratically by a businessman, who called police. Jordan reportedly hit a curb, bottoming out his truck and then kept driving aggressively until he hit the back of a moving truck and clipped a tree.

Jordan told the arresting Neptune Beach police officer that he had a bad week. He remains in jail on charges of drunk driving in Florida and causing property damage.

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