DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY

DUI Defense

Being arrested for DUl, or Driving Under the Influence, must be taken seriously. These charges are treated uniquely under the Florida criminal justice system, and even a mere DUI charge will have an impact on driver’s license.

A DUI conviction can have negative effects on most aspects of your life. It can result in incarceration, heavy fines, and a suspended/revoked license. At the DUI Defense Clinic, our lawyers care about protecting your future, and vow to provide you with dependable, assertive, and preeminent legal counsel and representation.

FLORIDA DUI CHARGES

The outcome of the penalties you receive can differ significantly depending on the attorney you select.

DUI FIRST OFFENSE

You may be charged with a DUI First Offense if you have never had a previous DUl. Possible penalties from this charge include:

• Jail
• Driver’s License Suspension
• Vehicle Impound
• Ignition Interlock
• Probation
• Fines
• Community Service
• DUI School
• Significant Increase in Insurance Premiums

DUI SECOND OFFENSE

A DUI Second Offense carries stiffer penalties than a DUI First Offense and is further broken down into two categories,

“Second DUI” and “Second DUI within 5.” A Second DUl within 5 means that you received your second DUl within 5 years after your first DUl. The penalties for a Second Offense within 5 are significantly more severe than a Second DUI.

DUI THIRD OFFENSE

A DUl Third Offense may be considered a misdemeanor or a felony. The determination is made primarily based on the time frame in which the DUls were received. If classified as a felony, a DUI Third Offense can result in a five-year prison sentence.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

Many people are not aware that a conviction for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, or DUID, can result in the same stiff penalties as a DUl conviction. They are also not aware that the drugs involved do not have to be illegal substances but can be prescribed by a physician. As long as the individual’s “normal faculties are impaired,” they can be charged with DUI.

BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (BUI)

Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense that can result in incarceration, fines, and probation. Subsequent BUls have more stringent penalties than a first offense BUl.