A DUI in Florida is considered a serious crime. Even a first offense can have damaging repercussions that can affect your entire life from your ability to drive and even future employment opportunities. If you are convicted you may face fines, license suspensions, and the possibility of time in jail. To fight your Florida DUI charge, you can get the …
Florida’s DUI Penalties – First DUI Offense (Part B)
The Mandatory DUI Program Anyone who is convicted of a DUI in Florida must complete a mandatory DUI program. This may include alcohol education, driver safety classes, and a psychological evaluation. The course may require an additional fee of up to $1,000. A failure to complete this program will result in a loss of driving privileges. Reinstating your Driver’s License …
Man Blames Alligator for Florida DUI
A Texas man who was visiting Crestview, Florida this month has blamed an alligator for his car crash. According to the accused, who drove over a curb and parked his car in a ditch, he had been distracted by an alligator that appeared in his headlights. The man also admitted to having “six beers or so” before getting behind the …
What are the penalties for a first offense in a Florida DUI?
A DUI in Florida can turn your life upside down. If you are convicted, the fees and penalties that result will affect you for years to come. The best way to lessen the consequences is with the help of an experienced Miami DUI defense lawyer. An experienced Florida DUI attorney will know how to build a winning DUI defense, and …
An Overview of Florida DUI Laws and Penalties (Part A)
A DUI in Florida can have devastating consequences. A conviction can negatively affect your personal life, compromise your professional career, and take its toll on your finances. Penalties include fines, license suspensions, and the possibility of time in jail. But if you have recently been charged with a Florida DUI, you may be able to have your charges reduced or …
An Overview of Florida DUI Laws and Penalties (Part B)
Penalties for Florida DUI Causing Bodily Harm and Death If your Florida DUI causes the bodily harm or death of another person, then your penalties will increase significantly. Injury to another person will result in a first degree misdemeanor, imprisonment for up to 1 year, and a fine of up to $1,000. Causing “serious bodily harm” will result in a …
Florida Gator Football Player Charged With DUI
So far, this summer has been a bleak one for University of Florida football player Frankie Hammond, Jr. Last weekend Hammond was arrested in Alachua County on charges of driving under the influence and possession. University police allege that the 20-year-old sophomore receiver was speeding, swerving, and driving with two open containers of whiskey early Sunday morning on June 13th. …
What Constitutes a DUI in Florida?
Florida statues state that DUI is the offense of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances. This offense is proven by the impairment of normal faculties, or the unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. This means that if you are deemed impaired during roadside sobriety tests, or if your blood/breath …
How to Pick a Florida DUI Defense Attorney
Just because someone shells out the cash for a big ad does not mean that they are committed to bringing your case to trial or ensuring that you win. Choosing the right Miami DUI defense attorney for your case is about finding a lawyer with the experience to represent you against your DUI charges and a commitment to your case …
How to Pick a Florida DUI Defense Attorney, Cont.
You should always ask a Miami DUI defense attorney how much experience they have had with drunk driving cases specifically. It might seem repetitive to ask a lawyer how much experience they have and then ask again, but it is not. Some lawyers advertise that they take drunk driving cases whether or not it is their area of specialty. A …