Jacksonville DUI Lawyers

1. Bryant, Casey: The principles of Òimplied consentÓ with regard to DUI laws can be difficult to fully understand. However, if you are facing DUI charges it is imperative you understand this concept. Implied consent directly affects your rights in such a way that may help you avoid being arrested for drunk driving, or additional DUI-related penalties if arrested and convicted. Many people have unknowingly given up certain rights, placing them at risk for being charged with a DUI because they are not fully educated on what implied consent means. Implied consent means that because you have been issued a driverÕs license (which is considered a ÒprivilegeÓ not a right) you understand or implicitly consent Ð without the need to directly say so Ð to submit to tests that will determine if you have violated FloridaÕs traffic laws or not, by drinking and driving. If it can be proven that you have violated the law, with suspected drunk driving, the privilege to drive may be withdrawn. The tests you are expected to take are in the form of chemical blood alcohol content (BAC) tests that are conducted on blood or breath for DUI-related suspicions or urine samples for drug-related offenses to determine the level of substance in the blood. There are a few rules governing a chemical BAC test that must be followed for the test to be considered valid and used as evidence against you in a DUI case: You must be under arrest to be asked to take a chemical BAC test. The police must advise you that if you do not take a test your license will be suspended by the DMV for 1 year. The officer has three hours within the time of the stop to issue you a chemical BAC test. You do not have a right to an attorney prior to a chemical test. An inability to complete a test is interpreted to be a failure. Be advised: Your implied consent refers to chemical BAC tests only and these can only be conducted after a lawful arrest as in the case of a DUI has been made. If no arrest has been made then you are not required to take a BAC test. Therefore, contrary to what popular belief may exist, you have not implied consent to preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) tests conducted at the roadside before an arrest. If you are over the age of 21 or not on parole, you have the right to refuse such tests. Although you have the right to refuse a BAC test regardless of implied consent, it is not advised to do this, especially if you have consumed limited amounts of alcohol. With a reputable DUI defense attorney such as Casey Bryant, you can fight a DUI charge even if you fail a chemical BAC test. However, if you are convicted of a DUI, the refusal to submit to a chemical BAC test results in automatic and additional DUI penalties.
2. Block, Eric: Criminal: DUI, Worthless Checks, Possession of Controlled substances, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
3. Edwards, Michael: Conviction Can Cost You Your Freedom Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in the state of Florida. When a DUI charge turns into a DUI manslaughter charge, it can cost you your freedom.
4. Apple Law Firm : Jacksonville DUI Permanent License Suspension May Change Florida Law prohibits any person convicted of a fourth DUI (Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence) from obtaining a Florida Driver's License. In Jacksonville, if you receive a conviction for driving under the influence for the fourth time in your life, your Florida license will be suspended permanently. Thus, you will never be able to legally drive a vehicle, and you are not eligible for a hardship license. However, this could change if House Bill 971 is passed. This Bill permits those convicted of four DUI offenses to obtain a Florida driver's license after the completion of a Jacksonville DUI treatment program. In addition to the DUI program, the Jacksonville driver is required to have an ignition interlock device, similar to a breathalyzer, installed in his or her vehicle. The Bill will be presented to Governor Charlie Christ.
5. William, Michael: DUI If you have been charged with a DUI, deciding whether to fight the charge or plead guilty is extremely important because convictions stay on your record permanently and can affect you for the rest of your life.
6. Kuritz, Richard: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is the criminal act of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs and/or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. In the state of Florida, most charges involving DUI are classified as misdemeanors. However, DUI charges can sometimes be elevated to felony class, particularly if the accused has prior DUI convictions, has caused bodily harm to another person, or has caused extensive property damage. A conviction for DUI (called DWI in some states) is a serious crime with wide-reaching consequences that can cause problems for years. You need an experienced DUI defense lawyer who knows the law and can help you minimize the consequences of your charges. Some people unfortunately underestimate the seriousness of a DUI charge and choose to represent themselves in court. This is usually a huge mistake, as the average person does not have the experience or knowledge needed to contest the case presented by Florida law enforcement and county prosecutors. DUI conviction and serious legal consequences often result when the accused does not hire an experienced DUI defense attorney... Criminal and Administrative - The Two Aspects of a DUI Charge ...review evidence including the Florida breathalyzer results (blood alcohol content level, or BAC), police reports, and witness statements. We will explain to you your options and take your case to trial if you so choose. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to enter a non-criminal plea (driving while impaired). ... protect your rights and fight to win. ... apply for hardship driving privileges. Various damages may be minimized, depending on your driving history. A DUI charge can come with consequences ranging from points on your license to license revocation or suspension, substantial fines, required driving classes, and large increases in your insurance rates, not to mention the time and energy spent on resolving the charges.
7. Papa, Kelly: * Sex Crimes * Drug Trafficking * Prescription Fraud * Domestic Battery * Drunk Driving (DUI or DWI) * Burglary
8. Rahaim, Watson, Dearing & Moore: * DUI (driving under the influence) * traffic tickets * drug crimes defense (possession, intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance) * violent crimes defense (assault, battery, murder, kidnapping) * white collar crime (embezzlement, fraud)
9. Luster, Reginald: Criminal Defense Law involves cases where the client has been jailed and/or accused of a criminal act, either a felony or misdemeanor, due to prosecution by the state or federal governments.
10. Rosenblum, Mark: Among the options that can be explored are the following: * Challenging the validity of the traffic stop or arrest on constitutional grounds * Defending your case on the basis of forensic testimony relating to blood alcohol concentration or the maintenance and operation of the breath test apparatus * Negotiating a plea to a non-alcohol related traffic violation such as reckless driving, to avoid a license suspension and jail time * Representing you at an administrative hearing to attempt to avoid suspension of your license or to obtain a restricted driving privilege * Defending you before disciplinary and licensing boards if a DUI arrest or conviction exposes you to problems with your professional license
11. Price & Johnson: The penalties for D.U.I. are severe.
12. Shafer, Robert: With so many avenues for defense, do not simply plead guilty. The penalties are too severe Ð up to 180 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and a six-month license suspension -- for a first offense. DonÕt take chances with your future. See what experienced DUI lawyers can do for you.
13. Morrow, Robert: ÒThe hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.
14. Luca Law Firm: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.
15. Lockett, Lee: Suffering a DUI conviction can be burdensome to say the least, so aggressively defending it is crucial. The penalties are wide ranging and can include jail time, probation, license revocations, DUI school, community service hours, heavy fines and costs, just to name a few. Even if you blew into the breathalyzer machine, worry not! Studies have shown that such tests are unreliable and we will aggressively challenge the admissibility of such tests. Such a challenge can be based not only on the testing procedures themselves being shown to be insufficient or improperly administered, but any constitutional challenge to your stop or arrest that is successful will also result in a suppression of the breath tests. Additionally, the field side sobriety ÒtestsÓ (courts even refuse to refer to them as ÒtestsÓ) are often times considered to be scientifically unreliable and are easily challenged in court. s