Florida Attorneys Protecting Your Rights After a DUI Arrest
Whether a DUI arrest results from a momentary mistake in judgment or from false allegations, it is important to take the situation seriously. Under Florida law, it is a criminal offense to drive with a blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. If you are convicted, you could face serious consequences:
- Your first conviction: For a first DUI/DWI conviction, penalties may include fines between $500 and $1000. These fines may increase if you have more than a .15 BAC or if there was a minor in the vehicle. You may also face community services, probation and imprisonment for up to six months.
- Your second conviction: If you are convicted of a second DUI/DWI, you could face fines ranging from $1000 to $2000. Like a first DUI/DWI, these increase if your BAC was greater than .15 or if a minor was in the car. You may also face imprisonment of up to nine months.
- Your third conviction within 10 years: You may face fines of $2000 or more if you are convicted of a third or fourth DUI/DWI within 10 years. A third conviction carries with it a mandatory imprisonment of at least 30 days and up to one year.
At the Adkinson Law Firm, LLC, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, we use 30 years of experience to help our clients fight DUI allegations. Our law firm is well recognized in the area, and many clients come to us on recommendation by other attorneys who know our reputation for highly competent representation in criminal law matters.
Fighting a DUI
Many people who have been arrested for drunk driving have questions about their legal rights and the best way to fight the DUI charges they face. Will I go to jail? Can my charges be reduced? Did the police have a right to stop me? Will my license be suspended? At the Adkinson Law Firm, LLC, we can answer these questions based on the facts of your case.
We will then help you develop effective strategies to fight your DUI arrest. We may challenge the stop itself. We may also take actions to challenge field sobriety tests and blood alcohol tests.
Defend Yourself Against a DUI Charge. Contact an Experienced Attorney.
To learn more about how we can defend against a DUI charge, contact a lawyer at the Adkinson Law Firm, LLC. Call us toll free at 866-936-8257 or complete our online contact form. Initial DUI/DWI consultations are free and confidential. Credit cards are accepted.