Florida DUI Penalties
DUI convictions can result in severe penalties, such as jail or prison time, probation, DUI school, a driver’s license suspension, community service hours, vehicle immobilization, installation of an ignition interlock device, fines and court costs, and a permanent criminal record. The penalties depend on whether you have any prior convictions and can be enhanced in certain circumstances, such as causing an accident or having minors in the car at the time of the arrest.
The penalties for a DUI conviction may include:
Your driver’s license will automatically be suspended if you fail to submit to a breath or blood test. After being arrested for DUI, you only have ten days to request a hearing with the DMV to fight your license suspension. Retaining experienced legal representation is important in challenging your license suspension.
If you have been charged with DUI in Pinellas County, call (727) 826-7135 to arrange an appointment for a consultation.
Possible DUI Defenses
An experienced St. Petersburg DUI lawyer may be able to help get your DUI charges dropped or reduced to a lesser offense. There are several possible defense strategies for a DUI arrest.
Defenses that may apply to your DUI include:
A DUI conviction in Florida can result in serious consequences, including hefty fines, license suspension, and possible incarceration. It is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side to listen, guide you through the process, and fight aggressively on your behalf in court. Call McNulty Parker Law, PLLC for an experienced St. Petersburg DUI attorney who has handled thousands of cases and will put that knowledge and skill to work for you.
Call (727) 826-7135 to discuss your case in a free consultation.
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