David M. Benenfeld Blog

News Item Posted About DUI Case of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputy

We recently added a news item to the Injury Law Service website about a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputy who was charged with DUI and admitted to driving under the influence of prescription drugs.  To read about how the drug impaired him and why he was cleared of the charge, click here.

Despite the fact that the deputy's charges were dropped, it is important to know that one can be charged with DUI for driving under the influence of certain prescription drugs.  If you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by a driver who was impaired by a prescription drug, feel free to contact David Benenfeld with your most important questions, and he will answer them for free at no obligation to you.

New FAQ Regarding Prescription Drugs & DUI Charges

We recently posted a FAQ (frequently asked question) to our website about driving under the influence of prescription drugs and whether that action can lead to a DUI charge.  For answers to this question and more information on prescription drugs, impairment, and DUI, click here.

Arrest Made in Connection With Fatal Auto-Bicycle Accident in Palm Beach County Last August

An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal auto-bicycle accident that occurred last August in Wellington, according to WPTV.  According to the arrest report, Carolyn Siegmeister was driving a Lincoln SUV in Palm Beach County when she struck bicyclist Arnaldo Velez, causing him fatal injuries.  Her recent arrest is coupled with charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence (of Xanax, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and potentially alcohol) and violating a driver's license restriction.