Broward Bar AssociationThe “People’s Law Guide” section of this not-for-profit association’s website features informative articles on various areas of the law, including how DUI convictions can have devastating scholastic and career consequences. Written by Mr. Spolter, who gained his courtroom experience as a prosecutor in the Brooklyn, New York District Attorney’s Office, the article explains that many employers fire and refuse to hire persons having DUI convictions. The article also reveals that experienced criminal defense attorneys know how to detect the types of problems in the prosecution’s DUI cases which can lead to charges being dismissed or reduced to less serious offenses, so that jobs and careers can be saved.
 

Florida Balance CentersThomas and Lisa Patullo, a husband and wife team of occupational therapists, diagnose and care for persons suffering from the types of disorders which can impair the ability of motorists to perform well when taking DUI roadside physical tests. From years of experience, and with the aid of sophisticated equipment, Mr. and Mrs. Patullo have been able to detect disorders impairing balance and equilibrium, even in persons who had not been aware that they suffered from these ailments. Mr. Patullo, who has testified as an expert witness in court cases, was one of the first therapists to achieve a certification of competency in vestibular rehabilitation.