According to Florida law, a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can remain on a person’s driving record for 75 years. DUI charges also cannot be expunged in Florida. However, with the legal help of a lawyer at The Law Place, you may be able to lessen your DUI charge. A lawyer may be able to get your case reduced to reckless driving charge instead of DUI.
If you have any questions concerning whether it is possible to beat a DUI case, contact The Law Place today for a chance to talk to a DUI defense lawyer. We will happily answer any queries you may have and give you all the legal guidance you may be seeking. To schedule a free consultation, you can call us at (941) 444-4444.
Is It Worth Getting a DUI Lawyer?
If you or someone you know has been charged with driving under the influence or driving whilst intoxicated, you may be wondering whether you should get a DUI defense attorney working on your case. A DUI conviction can have incredibly severe ramifications for you if you are found guilty. For example, a DUI case can result in jail time, fines, a loss of your driving license, loss of a job, and losing future employment prospects. This is because a DUI conviction in Florida will stay on your driving record for 75 years, and this damaged record can hinder you massively for the rest of your life.
The Law Place in Florida, therefore, highly recommends that you get a DUI lawyer if you are facing a charge of DUI. The consequences of being found guilty in a DUI case are so severe that it is not worth the risk of attempting to fight the charge alone.
One reason why it worth hiring an attorney for your DUI case is because they will be hugely knowledgeable and experienced in the local DUI laws. An attorney at The Law Place would have the legal experience required to help shift the results of your DUI case in your favor. An attorney would be able to review all aspects of your case to discover whether the field sobriety test you took to test your blood-alcohol concentration was administered properly by the police.
They may also be able to investigate your case to see whether your rights were violated when you got arrested, whether there were any possible witnesses present, and whether the questions were asked correctly by the police. An attorney will be able to thoroughly investigate your DUI case to look for any possible options for defense. Therefore, if you get an attorney on your DUI case, it would be worth it.
Additionally, if you get an attorney working on your DUI case, you may be able to get your charge of DUI removed or reduced. Your DUI lawyer will advise that you should not plead guilty immediately to the charge so that they have time to investigate and see if your charge can be reduced. You should wait until a DUI defense attorney has properly examined your DUI case and looked for a possible defense.
If you get the legal representation of an attorney, they will know how to represent you in your case of DUI correctly to help to either reduce the charges you face or get them dismissed completely. Having a reputable attorney working on your conviction of DUI can be hugely beneficial to you for several reasons. For example, they can save you a lot of time, help you with the overall costs you may be facing, and, most importantly, save you from having a charge of DUI on your driving record for potentially the rest of your life. It is in your best interest to get the help of an attorney if you have been charged with DUI for the sake of your future job prospects, or personal reasons. We would argue at The Law Place that it is, therefore, incredibly worth getting an attorney working on your case if you have been charged with DUI.
A further reason why it worth getting an attorney working on your case if you have been charged with DUI is simply the fact that they are highly experienced. An attorney at The Law Place will have many years of experience in dealing with DUI cases. Therefore, if you get a DUI attorney working on your case, you will immediately be able to put your mind at peace as it will take away some of the stress involved with your charge in DUI.
If you have been charged with DUI, it can be an extremely frightening and nerve-racking time, and it is understandable that you would fearful of the unknown. If you get an attorney working on your charge of DUI immediately after your arrest or as soon as you can after your arrest, it will ease your fears greatly. The Law Place has professional attorneys who are experienced in handling cases of DUI similar to yours. If you get an attorney working on your case, the greater the chance you have of achieving more favorable results in the courtroom.
Not only this, but if you get an attorney to work on your charge of DUI, you will be at a massive advantage as they will be very familiar with liaising and working with solicitors and judges. If you get a DUI attorney on your case, you will be ahead of the game. You will feel more at ease walking into court, confident, and prepared because you will have incredibly experienced legal representation on your side.
The Law Place in Florida believes that it is incredibly worth hiring an attorney if you are facing a charge of DUI. If you have an attorney on your case, you have the best chance to get your charge of DUI reduced or even dismissed.
If you have any further questions or queries concerning whether it is worth hiring an attorney if you have been charged with DUI, contact us today at The Law Place. Our legal team will be able to give you the answers and legal advice you may be seeking. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to listen to what you have to say. You can contact us today to schedule a free consultation. If you have been charged with DUI, it is paramount that you act quickly to establish your legal defense. Call us today at The Law Place at (941) 444-4444.
Can a First time DUI be Dismissed?
It is important to understand that drinking and driving in Florida is never worth the risk. Any DUI offense is severe, but if you cause a car accident and are found to have alcohol above the legal limit for driving in your blood, you could get penalties that can change your life forever.
In the state of Florida, driving under the influence is a majorly serious crime. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), more than 3,000 people suffered severe injuries as the result of alcohol-and-drug related crashes. In 2014, over 40,000 arrests were made for DUI offenders by law enforcement in Florida.
Driving whilst under the influence is incredibly reckless, but if you have been charged with DUI, you must seek legal representation straight away.
If you are facing a charge of DUI for the first time, and no property was damaged, and no person was hurt, it could be possible to get your charge reduced or dismissed entirely with the help of an experienced attorney.
All cases of DUI differ greatly, and that is why it important to have the advice and representation of an attorney with legal experience as the penalties of which a first-time offender could face does vary. If a police officer stops your vehicle, and you are found to have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher, you can be charged with DUI.
Some of the penalties that a first-time DUI offender may face- if there is no property damage, no injuries suffered, and no other crimes committed- can include the following:
- A one-year suspension of a driving license.
- Up to $2,000 in fines.
- Six months of jail time, but note that it could be nine months if there was a passenger under the age of 18 in the vehicle or the person’s blood-alcohol concentration measured above 0.15 percent.
In Florida, it is also required for all first-time DUI offenders to face fifty hours of community service as a condition of their probation. Not only this, but most drivers will have their vehicles impounded for ten days after being convicted of DUI.
If you have any further questions or queries concerning whether first-time DUI offenders can get their charge dismissed, contact The Law Place today. One of our defense lawyers will be able to answer any questions you may have and give you all the legal advice you may be seeking. A charge of DUI is incredibly serious and can have severe ramifications, so if you or someone you know has been arrested with DUI, you must act quickly.
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How Do I Win My DUI Case?
In Florida, it is not illegal to drink alcohol and drive as long as your normal faculties are not impaired, and your breath alcohol and blood alcohol is a concentration less than 0.08 percent. It is possible to defend yourself and win a case if you have been charged with DUI. However, we would recommend at The Law Place that you never drive after drinking alcohol, even if you only have one or two drinks. The damage that can be caused to the lives of other people if you cause an accident can be catastrophic. Not only that, but the penalties you risk facing by driving with alcohol above the legal limit in your system are incredibly severe. Furthermore, sometimes police officers will arrest a person who they catch driving with an odor of alcohol on their breath. This is illegal, and police officers should not be doing it, but it does happen. Therefore, we advise that it is best for you not to drive if you have consumed alcohol.
Nevertheless, if you have been charged with DUI, you could win your case by having certain defenses. For example, if an attorney can prove that there was police misconduct involved in your arrest or that there were malfunctions to the chemical tests you had taken, your case may be dismissed.
The best chance you have of winning a case of DUI in Florida is to seek the legal representation of an experienced attorney. The Law Place has a legal time with a wealth of experience in dealing with cases involved DUI. If you or someone you know has been arrested with DUI, contact us today for a free case evaluation. Our team will be able to answer any questions or queries you may have in regard to how you could be able to win a case of DUI.
What Type of Driving Does Law Enforcement Look for That Suggests DUI?
The police in Florida will look for a certain type of driving that can justify them pulling a vehicle to a stop. They can pull a vehicle to a stop if they suspect that the driver might be under the influence. They might pull a vehicle to a stop if they witness any of the following:
- A vehicle swerving across lanes.
- A vehicle turning with a wide radius.
- A driver looks intoxicated.
- A driver weaves backward and forwards.
- A car is following another too closely.
- A driver slams their brakes unreasonably.
- A car speeds up or slows down too quickly.
- A driver fails to use their headlights at night.
There are multiple more reasons that law enforcement in Florida can use to pull a car to a stop as they may suspect a driver under the influence. It is important to note that if you have been arrested with DUI but believe that your vehicle was pulled to a stop unreasonably, you may be able to get your charge reduced or dropped. An attorney will be able to help you out here by investigating your case, and if they can prove that law enforcement was not justified in stopping your vehicle, you could win your case.
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Am I Required to Perform Roadside Field Sobriety Tests?
Although the law in Florida imposes legal ramifications if you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test, you are not legally obligated to take any of these roadside sobriety tests. If you refuse these tests, there are no criminal penalties. However, if you refuse one of these tests to check your blood-alcohol, breath alcohol or urine alcohol concentration, a judge may perceive that refusal as a “consciousness of guilt.”
Therefore, we advise that you complete any of the tests asked of you by the law enforcement to help your case. If you perform and behave well whilst being arrested, it can majorly help your attorney prove that you were not actually under the influence. If you feel like you really cannot complete the tests, we suggest that you refuse politely. Your actions and behavior whilst being arrested for DUI can massively impact whether you have a chance of winning your defense case or not.
If you have any further questions concerning field sobriety tests, you can call our law firm, The Law Place, today to seek the advice and guidance of an experienced attorney.
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In What Ways Can You Beat DUI Charges?
A DUI defense lawyer may be able to get your DUI charges removed or lessened. Multiple possible defense arguments may apply to your DUI charge. A lawyer may be able to help you beat your DUI charges by being able to prove the following:
- There was no probable cause for the stop – A police officer in Florida must have a reasonable cause to have stopped your vehicle, detain you, or arrest you for DUI. If a lawyer can prove that an officer did not have a probable cause to do any of those things, your DUI case could be dismissed. For example, this could be the case if you were driving on the road in the early hours of the morning and were stopped by an officer, despite not committing a traffic violation but simply because you were driving after “bar time.” Any possible evidence that the officer would have obtained against you, such as your breath test results and any field sobriety tests, would not be able to get used against you in your DUI case.
- You were not driving – The police officer must prove more than simply you were under the influence but also that you were driving. For example, if a police officer found you in a parked car and charged you with driving under the influence, it would be incredibly difficult for the prosecution to prove that you were driving.
- Police misconduct – If defense lawyers can prove that there was police misconduct involved in DUI charges, DUI cases can be dismissed. This may also be the case if a person was actually found guilty of DUI. For example, if the DUI police reports were not accurate or the courtroom testimony was not truthful, charges of DUI may be reduced or even dismissed.
- Florida DUI blood test results are not always accurate – This could be because your blood test results may have been tainted. For example, there may have been blood contamination, or your blood simply may have been improperly stored.
- Unreliable and faulty chemical tests – The DUI chemical tests used in charges of DUI have many flaws. For example, they can be improperly used by the police and be suffer a malfunction. Breath testing is the most common way for a police officer to test if a person’s blood-alcohol concentration is above the legal limit. However, they are not always accurate as they measure the amount of alcohol present in your breath and not directly a person’s blood-alcohol concentration.
- Medical conditions -. A person who suffers from a medical condition such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), heartburn, or acid reflux can contaminate the field sobriety tests used to get a person charged with DUI. This is because these conditions can result in field sobriety tests recording the blood-alcohol concentration of a person, among other things, falsely high.
There are many options your DUI attorney can look into to potentially lessen your charges. This is why having a lawyer on your side if a huge advantage, as they can investigate on your behalf and build a strong case to protect you in court.
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DUI convictions can have very serious consequences such a driving license suspension and large fines and remain on your record for almost your whole lifetime. We, therefore, recommend that if you have been arrested with DUI charges that you seek the legal advice of a DUI attorney as quickly as possible. A lawyer at The Law Place in Florida will be experienced in dealing with DUI cases, and they will be able to present to you the best legal options available to you.
If you have any further questions or queries concerning how it is possible to get charges of DUI reduced or lessened, contact The Law Place today. One of our defense attorneys will be able to answer any questions you may be seeking. We can offer you a free consultation, of which we will be able to discuss your case with you and present to you your possible legal options. Don’t hesitate to contact us today if you are facing a DUI charge. The Law Place strives to achieve the best for our clients. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us today at (941) 444-4444.
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