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Winter Park DUI Lawyers

  1. Main Law Firm: Criminal ALL areas of Criminal Law Assault Battery Burglary Criminal Mischief Disorderly Conduct Driving While License Suspended Drugs DUI Grand Theft Juvenile Possession of Marijuana Possession of Narcotics Theft Trespass Violation of Probation Weapon charges And many more....
  2. Fischer, Shane: What happens to my license if I refuse to take a breath test following a DUI arrest? Your driving privilege will be suspended for 12 months for your first refusal, or 18 months if you have previously lost your license for refusing a breath test. Additionally, refusing to take a breath test following a DUI arrest could subject you to additional criminal charges! You have a right to contest the validity of the suspension, but you must do so within ten days of your arrest, otherwise you will be forever barred from contesting your suspension.
  3. Bakay, Mark: DUIs are usually issued when a person's blood alcohol content level is above .08%. Depending on your size, and what you have eaten, that BAC can be reached by as little as one drink by some, as many as 3 by others. Of course, the best thing to do is to never have more than one drink if you're driving, regardless of how sober you may feel. But everyone makes errors in judgment, and the punishment of a DUI does not sometimes fit the crime. It is very important to contact professional DUI attorneys within ten days of your arrest. You may lose your right to drive if you do not talk to an attorney about a DMV hearing. They can set it up for you, or you can set one up yourself. If not done within the ten days of your arrest this right is lost. There are no exceptions to this rule by the DMV. If not done within ten days, then your DUI suspension goes into effect and can last from six months to a year for a first time DUI.
  4. Barnett & Barclay: family law and criminal defense
  5. Stockham, Melissa: If you know you are innocent, DO NOT TAKE A PLEA.
  6. Barnett & Barclay: Family Law * Divorce * Custody and Visitation * Child Support and Alimony * Paternity * Modifications and Enforcement Criminal Law * Drug Crimes * Sex Offenses * DUI and Vehicular Homicide
  7. Rivas Law Firm: Florida DUI Law Florida law makes it a crime to drive or operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more. Any person found driving with a BAC that reaches or exceeds .08 can expect to be arrested and charged with DUI. If you have been arrested on DUI charges, itÕs important to contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible. DUI charges will generate two separate legal processes: a license suspension hearing and a criminal case. The license suspension hearing is your chance to challenge the suspension of your driverÕs license, which will be confiscated when you are arrested. However, you must schedule your hearing within 10 days of your arrest or risk losing your right to fight your suspension. If you are successful at the hearing, the DMV will give you back your license; if you lose at the hearing your license will remain suspended. The criminal case is where you will enter your plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest to driving under the influence. Most DUI cases are settled without the case ever moving trial. However, if you decide not to settle your case outside of court, either because you want to fight your charges at trial or because you arenÕt satisfied with the plea bargain being offered by the D.A., you can have your case heard at a trial by a judge and jury.
  8. Horween, Kendal: Being arrested and charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) may directly impact your life in a variety of ways. From a legal standpoint, if convicted of a criminal DUI offense, you may face: * Hefty fines; * License suspension; * Have your driving privileges revoked; * Potentially face vehicle forfeiture; * And potential jail or prison time. If you have been charged with a DUI offense in Orlando or the Central Florida area, it is extremely important to obtain the services of an experienced Orlando DUI defense attorney (lawyer) to represent and protect your legal rights. The DUI (driving under the influence) statutes have been changed throughout the years to reflect the times in order to incorporate the various substances which may impair an individuals ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. You may be charge with a criminal dui offence if you are under the influence of: * Alcohol * Illegal Drugs * Prescription Drugs / Controlled Substances * Off the shelf products which are known to cause physical or mental impairment. Do not take your legal rights lightly... In any criminal defense case, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the criminal offense you have been charged with. (The) duty (of a) dui defense attorney (lawyer) is to not only provide you with the best possible defense, but to also bring to light any violations of your civil rights which may have lead to your arrest. Depending upon the circumstances and evidence against you, (a defense attorney) may be able to get the dui charges dropped, reduced, negotiate on your behalf for a diversion program, or probation instead of jail time. Due to the potentially serious ramifications of a dui conviction, hiring an experience and aggressive Attorney (lawyer) to represent your legal rights is extremely important in order to achieve desired results in a dui criminal defense legal matter. Effective dui criminal defense legal representation requires experience and dedication to vigorously protect the rights of those who have entrusted us with their legal rights and options, as well as maintaining the best interest of each client.
  9. Faulkner Legal Group: TRAFFIC CRIMES * Vehicular manslaughter * Driving under the influence (D.U.I.) * Boating under the influence (B.U.I.) * DMV driver license hearings (formal and informal review hearings) * Reckless driving * Driving while license suspended/revoked * Fleeing an officer * Leaving the scene
  10. Hugo, Bryan: misdeameanor, DUI, drug charge
  11. Smith, Maximillian: Driving offenses: * DUI/Drunk Driving * Driving with a revoked or suspended license * Traffic offenses Drug offenses: * Drug possession * Prescription fraud; forging prescribed quantities * Trafficking marijuana or cocaine * Drug manufacture or cultivation Street crimes: * Theft * Robbery * Home invasion * Armed robbery * Sexual battery * Attempted murder White collar crimes * Conspiracy * Fraud * Embezzlement * Employee theft Domestic violence: * Injunctions for protection * Dating violence, repeat violence, and sexual violence
  12. Muller & Sommerville: Florida has heavy penalties for drunk driving. Consequences can involve license revocation, fines, and jail time. When a person has been injured or killed, penalties become include multiple years in state prison. Florida sentencing guidelines allow for twelve (12) to thirty (30) years in prison for a DUI/DWI vehicular manslaughter conviction.
  13. Tilden Law: review the prosecutionÕs information to find any weaknesses or deficiencies including: * Whether you were illegally stopped for DUI * Whether you were illegally questioned regarding drinking alcohol * Whether you were illegally required to submit to Field Sobriety Tests * Whether proper procedures were followed if you were involved in a crash * Whether you were advised of your Rights * Whether you or your vehicle were illegally searched for alcohol or drugs * Whether you were illegally arrested for DUI * Whether law enforcement improperly administered the Breath Test * Whether law enforcement followed proper procedures if you refused the Breath Test * Whether law enforcement used a Video to tape any part of your DUI investigation
  14. Harrison, Scott: All Misdemeanors and Felonies An experienced criminal defense attorney always vigorously fights for the legal rights of their client while striving to obtain the best possible resolution regarding any criminal defense matter.
  15. Cohen & Batisti: Retaining the services of an Orlando DUI Criminal Defense Attorney can make significant difference in the outcome of your legal situation. As an experienced DUI defense attorney, Cohen Battisti will assess the circumstances of your legal situation and recommend a plan of action to achieve the best possible result. The term DUI, Driving under the influence, refers to an individual operating any type of vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (an illegal narcotic or a prescription medication), you may be charged with DUI. While it is not illegal to drink alcohol and drive, it is illegal to drive Ōunder the influenceĶ or "while intoxicated" when your ability to operate a car has been affected by alcohol or drugs, such as when you can no longer judge distances or react to emergencies while driving. With regards to drinking and driving, the legal limit is currently set at a 0.08% alcohol to blood ratio. DUI is a criminal traffic offense, whose penalties are more and more severe each time there is a conviction. For example, a first-time DUI conviction doesnÕt require jail time as part of the sentence. But a second-time DUI conviction within five (5) years of the first requires a minimum of ten (10) days jail. You should also know that DUI can be charged as a felony under certain circumstances. And, if arrested for DUI, your Florida Drivers' License can be suspended by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.
  16. Fleetwood Tilden: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or "DUI" is one of the most common criminal traffic charges in Florida. For you to be convicted of DUI, the State of Florida must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: You were driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle on a roadway in the state of Florida That at the time you were stopped, you were under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance as defined under Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes And that you were impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance It may not be as easy as it sounds to be convicted of a DUI. The State of Florida must prove each one of these "elements" beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. When evaluating a DUI case, my firm carefully views every aspect of the case, from the initial observation of the officer to the breath test. These include: The driving pattern of the vehicle Road Conditions Weather conditions Lighting of the area Mechanical problems with vehicle Did the officer read you your rights Were you questioned Medical conditions that affect balance Witnesses who can testify as to number of drinks Was there probable cause for the stop Did the officer have a legal reason to request Field Sobriety Exercises Was there probable cause to arrest Were the proper procedures followed in the Breath Test If there was a refusal, was implied consent read This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a sampling of areas that should be investigated by your lawyer to maximize the opportunity to resolve your case favorably.
  17. > Kirkconnell, Lindsey, Snure & Ponall: A drunk driving conviction in Florida, which is sometimes referred to as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), affects families in a number of ways including:
    1. Ability to obtain financial aid if your are a student
    2. Alcohol assessment and treatment
    3. Community service and probation
    4. Criminal record
    5. Fines and financial penalties
    6. Increased insurance rates
    7. Job loss
    8. Mandatory jail or prison sentence
    9. Suspension or loss of driver license
    10. Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
  18. Muller & Sommerville: Some of the most unfortunate cases involve truly fine citizens tragically charged with driving while under the influence and causing the death of another person. New laws require judges to sentence those convicted of DUI Manslaughter to state prison. Our firm has the knowledge, experience and capability to aggressively investigate and defend these serious cases. Likewise, a DUI can affect one's life profoundly from loss of license, potential incarceration and increased insurance rates.
  19. Dunlop, Dunlop & Dunlop: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge that should be addressed by a qualified attorney.


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