In Defense of Those Charged With State and Federal Crimes

Those charged with criminal offenses in Florida face some potentially harsh penalties. The role of the criminal defense attorney is to protect the rights of criminal defendants and to find the best possible outcome of each case.

The True Cost of a DUI Conviction in Florida

A DUI conviction could haunt a driver for the rest of their life. While many of the initial penalties are quite severe, not everyone realizes exactly what they will be facing in the following months and years. In some instances, a DUI can even be upgraded to a felony charge that will require a criminal defense attorney.

Raising Doubts against Breathalyzer Results

In every Florida driver’s license is the statement, “Operator of a motor vehicle constitutes consent to any sobriety test required by law.” This means that if an officer stops you because he or she has reasonable cause to suspect you of driving under the influence, you are legally bound to take the breath test, when asked by a traffic officer, to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Refusal to take the test would mean the risk of losing your right to drive legally. License suspension for those charged with DUI can last for up to 12 months for first-time offenders, and 18 months for the second and third.