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St. Pete Lawyer Accused Of DUI, Possessing Cocaine
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Published: September 26, 2008
David Sockol
ST. PETE BEACH - A St. Petersburg lawyer was arrested late Thursday on charges of drunken driving and possession of cocaine, Pinellas County Jail records show.
David Sockol, 50, of 1400 74th Circle N.E., was booked into the Pinellas County Jail at 2:13 a.m. today, the records show.
Sockol's attorney, John Trevena, said his client was arrested at a DUI checkpoint in St. Pete Beach. A variety of agencies participated in the effort, and Sockol was arrested by a Pinellas Park police officer, Trevena said.
Trevena questioned whether a Pinellas Park police officer has jurisdiction in St. Pete Beach.
He also said Pinellas Park police seized his client's BMW and made him pay $5,000 to get it back.
Reporter Stephen Thompson can be reached at (727) 451-2336 or spthompson@tampatrib.com.
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