Recent Posts in Vehicular Manslaughter Category

This week, while 20 year old Demetrius Jordan was lying in his hospital bed, a judge decided to increase his bond from $90,000 to $220,000.  Judge Don Horrox said his decision was mean to, "ensure not only that you (Jordan) will apear in court but also that you will not be a danger to the community."

According to police, Jordan was speeding when he ran a red light, killing an Orlando father and his three sons.  Jordan told officers that prior to the accident, he had consumed alcohol and marijuana.  When Jordan was taken to the hospital, it was revealed that his blood alcohol level was .154%, which is well above the state's legal limit.

Jordan has been charged with driving under the influence and faces charges of vehicular manslaughter.

If you have been charged with DUI in Orlando, contact the Rivas Law Firm and speak with an Orlando criminal defense attorney today!

Josh Hunter, a former high school teacher and football coach is currently on trial for a car accident which occurred last year that resulted in the death of Hunter's friend and colleague, Doug Garrity.

Hunter was believed to be driving when his F-150 flipped on I-75 after Hunter lost control of the car, but there is currently no hard evidence to prove that Hunter was the driver. Hunter was driving under the influence at the time of the accident with a blood alcohol level of .211. His older brother, who is currently in jail, was also in the car, but refuses to testify. Another man was in the car as well, but insists that he was too incapacitated to remember who had been driving. The group had left a bowling alley and barbeque together.

Without hard evidence that Hunter was driving, it is unlikely that he will be convicted.

If you have been charged with a serious offense such as DUI, contact an Orlando criminal defense attorney who can help get you through this difficult time.