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• Collins, Peter: If someone has accused you of a crime, you must protect yourself. The first step is to have an experienced, aggressive attorney working at your side. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you know your rights? 2. Do you know what your next step should be? 3. Did you know that a lawyer can argue on your behalf to the State even before charges are filed? 4. Did you know a lawyer can talk to witnesses, explore defenses and argue your case to a jury? 5. Did you know the Government's case against you began as soon as you were arrested?
• Switlyk & Wernicke: Criminal law deals with punishment for criminal offenses. Either the State or Federal government authorities, such as the FBI, ATF, Immigration, State police or local law enforcement officers, may file criminal charges against an individual in a broad range of crimes when penal codes are violated. Punishment for a crime may be a jail sentence or a combination of fines and imprisonment. Crimes are categorized as misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors carry penalties up to one year in jail. By definition, a felony carries a maximum sentence of more than one year and can, depending on the charge carry up to a life sentence or even the death penalty. Traffic and municipal code violations may carry fines only and are not classified as crimes. You have the right to evoke your Miranda rights, meaning you have the right to remain silent until you consult a lawyer, the moment a local or federal law enforcement official begins questioning you, or accuses you of a crime. When you face serious criminal allegations, it is vital to your case that you contact an attorney as soon as possible.
• Marjorie Bender: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.
• Finebloom & Haenel: Driving Under the Influence can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the number of prior DUI convictions or the seriousness of the offense. If you have ever been charged with a DUI, it is imperative that you retain an attorney as quickly as possible. ÊYOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS TO CHALLENGE YOUR LICENSE SUSPENSION FOLLOWING AN ARREST FOR DUI.
• Audrey Bear: DUI is a serious offense in Florida.Ê The first and second convictions are misdemeanors, but the Legislature has now made a third and fourth offense a felony.Ê If you are arrested for a DUI, it is recommended that you consult an attorney as soon as possible. A formal review with the Department of Motor Vehicles could result in the return of your license while your case is pending.Ê You must request the review by following the directions on the back of your citation. ÊBut complying with the DMV timetable is crucial.
• Thomas Hudson: BAC over .08 is an independent offense, as is each injury or item of property damage. Under 21, BAC limit is .02. No mandatory jail on first offense.
• James Dirmann: Does the car have to be moving for me to be guilty of DUI? No. 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.
• John A. Jabro: Many people arrested for DUI reach this conclusion after reviewing the evidence the state intends to use against them. They mistakenly believe that an explanation of their activities on the night of their arrest, including what, when and where they had been drinking, will convince the police to let them go or call a cab. Instead, the arresting officer will make note the comments which will be later used in the State's prosecution.