The NBC news affiliate in Raleigh, reported Gordon’s blood-alcohol level was .09, and he allegedly admitted to having three drinks containing vodka. The legal limit in the state of North Carolina is the same as in Florida 0.08 g/mL of alcohol.  Gordon was already suspended and in the NFL substance abuse program. Based upon his prior incidents with drugs, the police were asked if Gordon was under the influence of a controlled substance or illegal drugs, but the police refused to comment on that or whether Gordon performed any field sobriety tests.  Finally, it was reported that Gordon was allegedly bonded out by a convicted felon who is currently facing drug charges himself.

Usually, the police will request a driver to perform field sobriety exercises at the roadside.  If the driver does not pass, they are arrested for DUI.  In North Carolina were this DUI arrest took place, a driver has to be “appreciably impaired” to be arrested for DUI.  After the arrest the driver is taken to the jail and requested to submit to a breath test.  In a driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) case, the driver may be requested to provide a urine sample and to undergo a Drug Influence Evaluation (DIE) by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) to determine whether the driver is impaired by a controlled substance and gather further evidence of drug impairment.

If you have been arrested for DUI, call a member of the National College for DUI Defense and a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association to fight for you and your license in court!

Time is of the essence in a DUI case!

You only have 10 days to request a Hardship License

– OR –

a Formal Review of the “Implied Consent” suspension of your license so call my cell phone now.

Aggressive Polk DUI defense lawyer Thomas C. Grajek

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Mr. Irsay allegedly drove at a slow rate of speed, stopped in the roadway and failed to signal a turn before police stopped him.  It is not illegal to drive slower than the posted speed in Florida.  In addition, a driver does not have to signal before turning in Florida if no traffic was affected.  Mr. Irsay was arrested in Indiana so traffic laws may be different there.  In addition, there may be more reasons why the police pulled him over suspecting he was under the influence.  The police also allege that he failed several roadside field sobriety tests.  A link to the video of him being booked into the jail can be found here:

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/03/17/-colts-owner-jim-irsay-arrested-on-dui-charge/6515267/

After his arrest, the police searched his vehicle and allegedly found multiple prescription drugs in pill bottles according to the police report.  The drugs seized by the police allegedly did not match any of the prescription bottles found in the vehicle.

As recently as October 2013, Mr. Irsay had posted that he has not had a drink in over 15 years.  There was no allegation made by the police that any DUI officer smelled the odor of alcohol on Mr. Irsay.  This may then be a case where the impairment is allegedly caused by driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) rather than alcohol.  Many people do not realize that a DUI can be caused by medications that a person is lawfully prescribed if it impairs their driving.  In Mr. Irsay’s case, the prosecutor may change this to a DUID case arguing that the impairment was caused by these medications that Mr. Irsay allegedly does not have a legal prescription to possess.  many times though people do carry medication with them, but do not have it in the proper container.  If so, the drug charges may be dropped or reduced for not properly carrying them with him.

If you have been arrested for DUI, retain a DUI attorney that is part of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)

Retain an DUI attorney who is experienced at handling DUI’s and located in Polk county in order to get the best defense and the best result to your driving under the influence case.

 CALL POLK COUNTY DUI ATTORNEY THOMAS C. GRAJEK NOW !!!

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Because you only have 10 days to request a Formal Review or get a hardship license!