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Jaeger & Blankner: Having been arrested for DUI, you will now be making some of the most important decisions of your life.
• What will happen to me in court?
• Is there any way to save my driver's license?
• Will an attorney be able to help me?
• Can I afford an attorney?
• I failed the breath and field tests. How can I plead not guilty?

Breath tests are suppressed for a variety of reasons:

• The machines have been modified or improperly certified.
• Maintenance was improper, incomplete or did not follow FDLE rules.
• Use of non-approved software, pressure switches, sample chambers or e-proms.
• Solvent exposure: varnishes, paints, mouthwash, breath freshener.
• Did you burp or hiccup during the 20-minute observation period?

Field tests may not be admissible in court as scientific tests. These tests may be invalid for a variety of reasons unique to you:

• You were tired, nervous and/or upset.
• You have physical limitations: bad back, flat feet, arthritis, weak knees, etc.
• Studies have shown that non-drinking subjects fail these tests over half the time.

 

Warning: Effective July 1, 1995 The DUI Law Has Changed
If eligible, your DUI ticket serves as your temporary work permit for 30 days. Unless you file for a Formal Review with DHSMV within ten (10) days of your assessment you will not be allowed to drive
for any reason whatsoever for 30 or 90 days following the expiration of that temporary permit.

Longwell and Gentle: There are some important things you should know if you have been charged with a DUI / DWI. First, a DUI / DWI is a criminal charge that carries mandatory penalties if convicted, including fines, probation, alcohol counseling, community service, the loss of your driver license, the impoundment of your motor vehicle, and even jail (in some cases). By acting quickly to obtain proper representation, you may be able to avoid or minimize the impact of a conviction and the resulting penalties. Additionally, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may automatically administratively suspend your license, if you had a breath test result above .08 or refused to take the breath test. If so, it is important that we act within (ten) 10 days of the DUI / DWI incident, in order to challenge the suspension of your license.

Marc Lubet:

DUI - DWI Defense—A cultural stigma has become associated with drunk driving that was not present in our society even a decade ago. Public perception categorizes people charged with drunk driving as criminals, even before they have been convicted of any crime. Being arrested for drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a scary proposition. A DUI - DWI conviction in Florida carries with it heavy penalties, including:

• A permanent criminal record
• Suspension or loss of license
• Increased insurance rates
• Community service
• Possible jail or prison time
• Alcohol assessment and treatment
• Probation
• Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
• Serious fines
• Possible job loss

If you have been arrested or accused of drunk driving, DUI, DWI, vehicular homicide, or any other alcohol-related criminal traffic offense, you are probably frightened, confused, and concerned about your future and that of your family. The selection of an experienced attorney is the first step towards regaining control of your life.

 

Donald Lykkebak: Time is critical when consulting a criminal lawyer to help you. Anyone who believes that he or she may be the object of a criminal investigation or those who have just been arrested will dramatically improve their defense by discussing the alleged criminal charges with a lawyer as soon as possible. This means before discussing anything with the police.