St. Petersburg DUI Lawyers

1. Hesse, Harvey: These cases are usually two fold. First, the criminal case is being prosecuted and court dates are set before the Judge. Mr. Hesse will review the discovery to make sure none of your rights were violated. Discovery usually includes police reports, video tapes, and testing for levels of alcohol and/or controlled substances. Often times, the charges can be reduced or even dropped if problems can be pointed out to the prosecutor. Second, the client usually must deal with an administrative suspension from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The client has 10 days from the date of arrest to request a formal review with the DHSMV or it is waived. If the request is made timely, the client will receive a 42 day permit to drive for business purposes only as long as the client otherwise qualifies. If a client is convicted of DUI, there are mandatory minimum sentences that the Judge must impose. There are also maximum sentences that the Judge can impose. In the case of a plea, the right attorney can usually negotiate the minimum sentences and mitigate the punishments. Do not put your future in the hands of an inexperienced attorney. You may save a little money, but you get what you pay for.
2. 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).
3. Goldman Wetzel: If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, you will likely lose your driver's license and face criminal penalties including fines, probation,vehicle impoundment, jail time, community service, and alcohol or substance abuse counseling. In Florida, a driving under the influence case typically consists of two separate charges: driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or above, and driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired. This means that it is possible to be charged with driving under the influence even if your blood alcohol concentration was not tested or if your BAC was below the legal limit.
4. Morris Law Firm: A momentary lack of judgment or a miscalculation in a situation can land even the most careful people in Florida into DUI troubles. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Florida is a complex matter that goes well-beyond your day in court. Your driverŐs license is at risk and can be taken from you in a matter completely separate from your trial. Being without a driverŐs license is more than an inconvenience and lack of identification can cause severe problems in every part of life. If you are a resident of Clearwater or St. Petersburg, Florida, and are facing DUI charges, you need an attorney that will stand for your rights. You need an attorney to represent you as soon as possible. With your court date ticking like a time bomb, every minute without an experienced attorney is a wasted one. Your future and you very way of life is in the balance and you cannot afford to represent yourself or be represented by an amateur DUI attorney.
5. Friedman, Linda: Complex Criminal Defense Drug Offenses Emphasizing Representation of Foreign Nationals Federal and State Criminal Defense Florida Federal and State Criminal Defense International Extradition Violations of Immigration Law White Collar Crime
6. Sparkamn & Sparkman: * DUI (Florida and out-of-state drivers) * Drug offenses o Possession o Possession of paraphernalia o Trafficking o Manufacturing * Domestic violence * Violation of injunction * Embezzlement * Grand theft * Petty theft * Burglary * Worthless check charges * Violation of probation * Motions for bond * Bond reduction hearings
7. Scott & Fenderson: : The hiring of an attorney for your DUI case is an important : decision and one which should not be based upon advertisements alone. Feel free to give one of us a call and we will discuss our qualifications with you.
8. Maximillian Goldberg: The legal consequences of a DUI conviction in Florida can include Jail, fines, license suspension and the revocation of driving privileges. As states have cracked down on drunk driving, legislators have found that there is much to gain by "piling it on" to the driver accused of DUI. Hardly a year goes by without legislators finding some new way to grab headlines by adding additional sanctions to DUI convictions. In the past ten years, most states have added the following terms as mandatory conditions of a DUI conviction: 1. DUI School 2. Victim Impact Panel 3. Vehicle Ignition Interlock 4. Community Service Work Hours. 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. YOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS TO CHALLENGE YOUR LICENSE SUSPENSION FOLLOWING AN ARREST FOR DUI. DUI Penalties 1st DUI 2nd DUI (within 5 yrs.) 3rd DUI (within 10 yrs. of 2nd) or Felony Jail 0-180 days (>.20) 0 - 270 days 10-180 days (>.20) 10-270 days 30 days - 5 yrs. Fine $250 - $500 (>.20) $500 - $1000 $500 - $1000 (>.20) $1000 - $5000 $1000 - $5000 (>.20) $2000 - $5000 License Suspension 6 Months - 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Business Purposes License YES After 30 Days Refusal - 90 Days 1 Year (after conviction) Interlock If court ordered (>.20) Up to 6 mos. At least 1 year (>.20) At least 2 yrs. At least 2 years Immobilization of Vehicle 10 Days 30 Days 90 Days *A conviction for DUI - 4th Offense will result in a lifetime revocation of your driverŐs license. The above DUI sanctions all carry some cost, from a minimum cost for the VIP panel to up to $3,000 for the ignition interlock device. Add these to the fines, court costs and attorney fees, and you're talking about serious expenses. The unspoken costs of a DUI conviction can be less obvious yet much more burdensome. These unspoken costs include fines, court fees, civil suits, home monitoring, license reinstatement fees, increased insurance premiums, and treatment. There are other consequences of a DUI conviction which involve more than mere money. If you are convicted, you may not be able to obtain life insurance at any price. In addition, many health insurance companies will "rate" you, charge you an extra premium, or deny you coverage. The future undoubtedly holds even tougher sanctions for DUI convictions, including higher fines and costs, and mandatory jail in many states. If you are arrested for DUI, the additional cost of having an attorney who has specialized training may more than pay for itself, if it means fighting the charge and avoiding a conviction.