Florida Drunk Driving Defense
West Central Florida Driver Improvement Inc.:
DUI/SSS - First and multiple DUI offender courses and evaluation
services. Special Supervision Services (SSS) for multiple offenders
seeking hardship DL reinstatement in accordance with specific statutes.
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles:
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
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Florida DUI and Administrative Suspension Laws
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I reinstate my license after a conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?
- 1st DUI
2nd DUI
3rd DUI
4th DUI
- DUI Manslaughter (single conviction)
- DUI Manslaughter (in conjunction with prior DUI conviction)
- Driving with an unlawful alcohol level
- How do I reinstate my license after a suspension for refusal to submit to a breath/urine test?
- What happens to my driving privilege if I'm convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle...
- under the influence?
- with unlawful alcohol level (.10 and .08)?
- while in possession of a controlled substance?
- and I refused the test to determine alcohol level?
- and I received 3 traffic violations within 3 years?
- and I received 2 traffic violations within 3 years?
Attorney Offices by Municipality
- Alachua
- William Falik:
Losing your ability to drive is a devastating price to pay for receiving traffic citations. Don't ever plead guilty and pay the fine for a traffic offense without consulting an experienced attorney first.ÊA skilled traffic offense lawyer may be able to help you protect your driving privileges.
- Alamonte
- Altamonte Springs
- Kramer Law Firm:
DUI / Driving Under the Influence
If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) it is extremely important that you meet with an Orlando DUI Attorney as soon as possible.
Anyone arrested for DUI in Florida who blows .08 or above on the breath test, or who refuses to take the breath test, will have their license suspended and taken immediately. Following the initial DUI arrest, you will have only 10 days to fight the suspension. By contacting an Orlando DUI defense lawyer quickly, you may challenge the initial suspension of your driver's license and regain the right to drive.
- Apollo Beach
- Aventura
- Bartow
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Vlachos, Carol:
A criminal charge can have serious consequences for your employment, your family, and your life. Each year penalties for a traffic ticket, DWI, DUI, or criminal charge get more severe. It is even more important to understand the full consequences that a criminal conviction has on your record.
- Brandenton
- Brookvill
- Campbell, Kirk:
* Sex Offenses
* DUI/Traffic
* Felonies
* Misdemeanors
* Drugs and Controlled Substances:
o Possession
o Trafficking
o Sales
* Domestic Violence
* Battery
* White Collar
* Theft/Fraud
- Cape Coral
- Chipley
- Kerry
Adkinson: DWI/DUI means "driving while intoxicated" or "driving while
under the influence" and refers to the crime of drunk driving. This
crime usually includes driving while abusing drugs and the operation of
other kinds of motorized vehicles, such as boats. Drunk driving is
defined by each state's criminal code.
- Clearwater
- Cocoa
- Coconut Grove
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Crestview
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
- Deerfield Beach
- Milrot, Mark:
Driving under the Influence
You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing in order to prevent your Drivers' License from being suspended.
- DeFuniak Springs
- Adkinson Law Firm:
One mistake in judgment or one false allegation can change your life permanently. So, when you have been arrested for DUI, it is critical that you contact an experienced attorney for advice and counsel.
- Deland
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Woodford, Christopher:
Vital Information You Need to Know of a DUI or DWI Charge.
1. Should my case be dismissed if the officer never read me my Miranda Rights?
2. Why do I have two charges against me?
3. Why was my driver's license not returned to me when I was released?
4. What can be done to reinstate my driving privilege if I lost or failed to request a DMV hearing?
5. It's only a DUI; can't I just represent myself?
6. Is it important that my attorney have experience in the court where my case is pending?
7. How much will it cost to hire a lawyer?
8. What is the "rising blood alcohol defense"?
9. Are there any defenses available in a DUI/DWI case?
10. Will I miss much time from work because I have to appear in court on my DUI/DWI matter
- Destin
- Englewood
- Fern Park
- Johnson, David:
Every day, people from all walks of life are charged with drunk driving in Florida. Facing DUI charges does not make you a bad person, but it can have serious consequences.
- Flemming Island
- Fort Meyers
- Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale
- Fort Pierce
- Fort Walton Beach
- Gainesville
- Grayton Beach
- Hallandale
- Hiahleah
- Hollywood
- Hudson
- Taylor, Eloise:
Probate & Elder Law
Criminal Law
Divorce & Family Law
Business & Contract Law
* Wills
* Trusts
* Probate
* Estate Litigation
* Living Wills
* Power of Attorney
* Criminal Defense
* DUI
* Domestic Violence
* Records Sealed & Expunged
* Adoptions
* Custody & Child Support
* Domestic Violence Injunctions
* Post Divorce Modifications
* Prenuptial Agreements
* Civil & Contract Litigation
* Real Estate
* Corporate Law
- Inverness
- Charles Vaughn:
Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly
when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction
on DUI/DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of
your driver's license, and possible jail time. In addition, your
insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In
defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a
criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses
against you, even if they are police officers.
- Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Jeffrey Hap:
A DUI is not a simple traffic infraction (although your arrest may be
accompanied by a number of traffic violations), but a criminal offense
with serious consequences.
- Kendall
- Key West
- Kissimmee
- Lake City
- Groland,
Proctor & Fletcher: DWI/DUI means "driving while intoxicated" or
"driving while under the influence" and refers to the crime of drunk
driving. This crime usually includes driving while abusing drugs and
the operation of other kinds of motorized vehicles, such as boats.
Drunk driving is defined by each state's criminal code.
- Lakeland
- Lake Worth
- Merten
Law Office: Some jurisdictions require that the individual claiming
self-defense must retreat from the threat, if possible, prior to
responding with force. However, where an individual is responding to a
threat using non-deadly force, there is no such duty to retreat. Most
states do not require individuals to flee before acting in self-defense
where there is an imminent danger of death or severe bodily harm. In
addition, most states that require individuals to retreat before
responding to a threat with deadly force do not require the retreat if,
given the circumstances, the retreat cannot be accomplished safely.
- Largo
- Longwood
- Lutz
- Marathon
- Melbourne
- Miami Miami
Miami
Miami
Miami
Miami
Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Lakes
- Milton
- Naples
- New Port Richey
- New Smyrna Beach
- Moses & Rooth:
A DUI arrest can be confusing, frightening, and embarrassing. At our
DUI defense law firm, our attorneys know that you have a lot of
questions. We are ready and able to answer those questions when you
call.
- Niceville
- North Miami Beach
- Crooks, Duane:
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision...
- Ocala
- David Mengers:
DUI - If you are facing drunk driving or drug charges, you need an
experienced criminal defense lawyer making sure your constitutional
rights are protected.
- Okeechobee
- Rebecca Hamilton:
If you have been charged with a crime in south-central Florida, you need and deserve a strong defense.
- Orlando
- Orlando A-C
- Orlando D-H
- Orlando I-L
- Orlando M-O
- Orlando P
- Orlando Q-Z
- Ormond Beach
- Woodard & Ferguson:
Consequences of a DWI Conviction
The possible loss of your license could mean the end of a career. A DWI conviction can cause your insurance rates to skyrocket to unaffordable levels. Do not take the matter lightly. Do not just plead guilty. No matter what police may tell you about the strength of their DUI case against you, you have options. Most importantly, you have rights.
- Palm Coast
- Appignani, Donald:
Do I Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Any person who is facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, will benefit from consulting a competent criminal defense lawyer. Even if the lawyer is not retained to provide representation in court, a consultation will help a criminal defendant understand the nature of the charges filed, available defenses, what plea bargains are likely to be offered, and what is likely to happen in the event of conviction.
For serious charges, it will be a rare defendant who does not benefit from having a competent criminal defense lawyer assist with the negotiation of a plea bargain, or to prepare a case for trial.
A criminal defense lawyer should also be able to identify important pretrial issues, and to bring appropriate motions which might significantly improve a defendant's situation, or even result in the dismissal of charges.
- Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Spicer & Miller:
potential jail time isn't all that is at stake. In criminal cases, the defendant also risks a record of conviction on their criminal history, possible driver's license / auto insurance repercussions, fines, probation, community service and home confinement.
Sometimes the long term effects of criminal charges can be more damaging than the short term effects even when short jail stays are involved. For example, criminal convictions which get entered on an individuals arrest record can stay with them for many years to come and interfere with their ability to secure certain types of employment, or convictions on a driver's license record can trigger an increase or cancellation of auto insurance or even a suspension / revocation of their driving privilege.
If you are charged with a crime, do not delay in contacting an attorney.
- Palm Harbor
- Pampano Beach
- Panama City & Beach
- Pensacola
- James
Owens: Upon arrest for a DUI, your driver license is automatically
suspended. You have a right to contest this suspension at a hearing
with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Pembroke Pine
- Plant City
- Byrd & Barnhill:
traffic, criminal traffic, DUI, misdemeanor and felony criminal charges
- Pinellas
- Tager Law Firm:
If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with DUI, the most important call you can make will be to a criminal DUI defense attorney. Violating the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws in Florida can bring very severe penalties. There is nothing more important than having an aggressive and experienced Drunk Driving Attorney on your side.An aggressive and experienced DUI attorney may be able to get your DUI charges reduced and in some cases dismissed. If jail time is inevitable, an experienced DUI Lawyer may be able to get this jail time reduced or convince the court to allow a suitable alternative to jail time.
- Pinellas Park
- Tripp, Thomas:
* Unlawful traffic stops
* Unlawful field sobriety tests
* Faulty breath test equipment
* Lack of probable cause
- Plantation
- Ponte Verdra
- Anthony, Malcomb :
You can be arrested for DUI by driving while over the legal BAC in your
state or while impaired. But, you need not actually operate the car in
order to be arrested. You can still be found guilty if you had the
capability and power to dominate, direct, or regulate the vehicle,
regardless of whether you were exercising that capability or power at
the time of the arrest. In other words, simply sitting behind the wheel
with the keys in the ignition can lead to your arrest for DUI by being
in actual physical control of the car. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime.
If you are arrested and found guilty, the law requires, among other things, that you be convicted, you will lose your license, you will be fined, and the court could put you in jail. Choosing the right DUI Lawyer can determine the outcome of your case and potentially your future.
- Port Orange
Greg Johnson: If I'm stopped by a police officer and he/she asks me if
I've been drinking, what should I say? You are not required to answer
potentially incriminating questions. There are basically three
acceptable alternatives, each with its own potential consequences. One
approach would be simply to ask, "Why are you stopping me, Officer?",
even if it is at a sobriety checkpoint. When the officer asks, "Have
you had anything to drink this evening?", simply say, "Officer, I do
not wish to be delayed. Please do not delay me. I want to drive home".
If the officer has no other basis to ask you out of the car, you will
be on your way. A polite, "I would like to speak with an attorney
before I answer any questions", is also an appropriate reply. If you
start with that answer, we suggest that you keep on giving that answer
until you have consulted with an attorney. A third reply - where
appropriate (that means "true") -- might be saying that you had one or
two beers. That would not be incriminating as they are not usually
sufficient to cause intoxication -- and it may explain the odor of
alcohol on the breath. However, it would be sufficient cause for the
officer to have you take a field sobriety test.
- Port Richey
- Port St. Lucie
- Punta Gorda
- Riverview
- Sampson, Trista:
Each county court has slightly different procedural approaches to DUI, speeding, reckless driving and other moving violation charges in the Central Gulf Coast area of Florida.
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
- St. Pete's Beach
- McDermot Law Office:
If you had a reading of .08% or above or refused to submit to a breath
test, the officer can suspend your license right there at the scene.
This is a suspension by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles, which has nothing to do with possible suspensions by the
Court if you are convicted of DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE).
- Shalimar
- Spring Hill
- Stuart
- Sunrise
- Lee Campbell:
robbery, grand theft, burglary, battery, weapons charges, domestic violence, DUI, traffic, drug charges, and other criminal offenses. Crimes are divided into misdemeanors and felonies.A Defendant who pleads guilty or no contest or who is found guilty by a judge or jury can face up to one year in jail for a misdemeanor or up to life in prison or execution for a felony.
- Elena Perez:
You should contact an experienced attorney immediately if you are
arrested for or charged with a crime! Even good people can find
themselves involved in a criminal charge or investigation. You must
know what your rights are in order to fully protect yourself. Most
importantly, everyone charged with a crime has the right to a defense.
- Tallahasse
- Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
- Tampa Bay
- Tarpon Springs
- Sonny Im:
If you are facing legal challenges, you need experienced legal representation.
- Taveras
- Tavernier
- Hershoff & Lupino:
When charged with DUI, the driver's license is taken away. Within 10
days, an administrative review hearing can be scheduled for a temporary
license. The chances for a hardship license are affected by the
circumstances of the arrest - test refusal, test results, number of
offenses.
- Titusville
- Kurt
Erlenbach: If you have been charged with any type of driving
violation-from the least serious to the most serious-you need expert
representation.
- Unknown
- Venice
- Robert Harrison:
Intoxilyzer Source Code Pleadings and Orders
- Vero Beach
- Viera
- Siemers, Laura:
DUI charges involve two separate legal processes: the administrative DMV hearing and charges in the criminal court.
- Tiffany Loris:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
- Weston
- Winter Park
- Winter Springs
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