| DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ORLANDO, FLORIDA |
Our attorneys provide DUI defense (DWI/Drunk Driving) in
Florida, primarily in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties,
and other Central Florida Counties.
The penalties for DUI have grown more severe over the years,
and can include jail time, probation, suspension/revocation of
your driver's license, fines, court costs, community service,
impoundment/immobilization of your automobile, ignition
interlock in any vehicles owned or operated by the defendant,
DUI classes, alcohol evaluation and treatment, and other
possible penalties. There may also be separate penalties for
refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test.
Florida, primarily in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties,
and other Central Florida Counties.
The penalties for DUI have grown more severe over the years,
and can include jail time, probation, suspension/revocation of
your driver's license, fines, court costs, community service,
impoundment/immobilization of your automobile, ignition
interlock in any vehicles owned or operated by the defendant,
DUI classes, alcohol evaluation and treatment, and other
possible penalties. There may also be separate penalties for
refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test.
Promptly hiring an experienced DUI defense
attorney is important if you have been charged
with DUI. You may be facing potentially severe
penalties, as well as automatic license
suspension.
attorney is important if you have been charged
with DUI. You may be facing potentially severe
penalties, as well as automatic license
suspension.
GENERAL DUI INFORMATION:
ELEMENTS OF A DUI OFFENSE: In order to prove a person is guilty
of DUI, the State must You were (1) in actual physical control (2) of
a vehicle while either (3) normal faculties were impaired by alcohol
or a controlled substance or (4) with a blood/breath alcohol level of
.08 or higher.
ELEMENTS OF A DUI OFFENSE: In order to prove a person is guilty
of DUI, the State must You were (1) in actual physical control (2) of
a vehicle while either (3) normal faculties were impaired by alcohol
or a controlled substance or (4) with a blood/breath alcohol level of
.08 or higher.
- Actual physical control: You do not have to have been
driving, or even have the keys in the ignition; you can even
be sleeping in your car.
- Vehicle: this does not have to be a car or even a "motor"
vehicle; it can even be a bicycle.
- Impairment: Even if the blood/breath alcohol level was
under .08 or you refused the breathalyzer, the State can still
proceed if it can show your normal faculties were impaired.
Our attorneys are available for free DUI
consultations, and after-hours and in-jail visits
are available.
Our office is conveniently located in downtown
Orlando. Free parking.
consultations, and after-hours and in-jail visits
are available.
Our office is conveniently located in downtown
Orlando. Free parking.
DUI PENALTIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES- When you are arrested for a DUI,
the DMV automatically initiates an administrative suspension of
your license (separate from the criminal charges). The length of
the suspension depends on whether you have prior DUI's and
whether you took the breathalyzer:
CRIMINAL PENALTIES – criminal penalties depend on factors such
as whether you have prior DUIs, how high your blow was, whether
there was a car accident or other criminal charges, and other
factors. The following are some of the penalties that can be
imposed. You should consult with an experienced DUI defense
attorney at Private Counsel, LLC for more details and to answer
your questions:
NOTE: Penalties vary depending on the case and are subject to
change. Please contact Private Counsel, LLC or another Florida
licensed attorney for more details and to discuss your case.
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES- When you are arrested for a DUI,
the DMV automatically initiates an administrative suspension of
your license (separate from the criminal charges). The length of
the suspension depends on whether you have prior DUI's and
whether you took the breathalyzer:
- IF YOU REFUSED – This results in a one year driver’s
license suspension for your first refusal and even longer for
a second or later refusals. Additionally, a second time
refusal is also a misdemeanor (a separate criminal
charge).
- IF YOU BLEW “OVER” .08 – A six-month driver’s license
suspension for your first offense or longer for second or
subsequent offenses.
- IF YOU BLEW “UNDER” .08 - The DMV will not
"administratively" suspend your license. However, you likely
will still be charged criminally with DUI, but you may keep
your license while your DUI case is pending. However, ALL
DUI criminal convictions come with another Court-imposed
driver’s license suspension ranging from six months to
permanent loss of license.
- Whether you took the breathalyzer or refused, it is in your
best interest to hire a lawyer within TEN CALENDAR DAYS.
Your lawyer will carefully review your case and can
challenge the suspension and may be able to get you your
license back. However, if you do not act within the required
10 days, your license will automatically be suspended
without any review.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES – criminal penalties depend on factors such
as whether you have prior DUIs, how high your blow was, whether
there was a car accident or other criminal charges, and other
factors. The following are some of the penalties that can be
imposed. You should consult with an experienced DUI defense
attorney at Private Counsel, LLC for more details and to answer
your questions:
- Jail time, can range from no jail time for first offenders to
mandatory jail time for repeat offenders or those with
serious situations such as property damage or bodily injury.
- Fine: plus court costs and surcharges.
- Driver's License Suspension or Revocation: minimum 6
months up to a lifetime revocation with no hardship license
allowed for repeat offenders.
- Probation: normally one year for misdemeanors, more for
felony charges.
- Community service.
- DUI Classes: DUI Counter-Attack School, Victim Awareness
Program.
- Alcohol Evaluation and Treatment: can include mandatory
alcohol/drug treatment regardless of whether you want
treatment.
- Impoundment or immobilization of your vehicle. Normally
for 10 days or more. Your vehicle will be impounded or
immobilized for a set period of time so that no one can use
it during that time.
- Ingnition Interlock: installed on all vehicles owned or
operated by you, at your expense. Normally required for
repeat offenders.
- Restitution: payment of damages to victims in cases
involving car accidents.
NOTE: Penalties vary depending on the case and are subject to
change. Please contact Private Counsel, LLC or another Florida
licensed attorney for more details and to discuss your case.
| The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information concerning our qualifications and experience. Private Counsel LLC is a private law firm located in Orlando, Florida, practicing criminal defense, DUI defense, juvenile defense, traffic charges, traffic tickets, drug charges, domestic violence, violations of probation (VOP) and community control, sealing and expungement of criminal charges and criminal history. Cases primarily in Orange County, Seminole County, and Osceola County, Florida. This website and information contained herein is not legal advice and not intended to be taken as legal advice. Please contact Private Counsel, LLC or another Florida attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Copyright © 2007 by PRIVATE COUNSEL, LLC. All rights reserved. |
OUR SERVICES
Knowing the law is key for any DUI case. At Private Counsel, LLC,
we keep abreast of the latest cases, decisions, and laws that
benefit the client. If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI,
we offer the following services:
Knowing the law is key for any DUI case. At Private Counsel, LLC,
we keep abreast of the latest cases, decisions, and laws that
benefit the client. If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI,
we offer the following services:
 | FREE CONSULTATIONS: We will meet with you, and give | |
| you an analysis of your case. We are also available for after-hours consultations and in-jail visits. |
| HARDSHIP DRIVER'S LICENSE: We may be able to assist | |
| you in getting you a hardship driver's license (for work, church, school) while your license is suspended. Whether you qualify for a hardship license will depend on whether you have had prior DUI's, and in some instances you may have to wait a 30 or 90 day period with no driving before qualifying for a hardship license. |
| REDUCED TO LESSER CHARGE? One possible option is to | |
| see if we can get your DUI reduced to a lesser charge, such as reckless driving. This depends on the circumstances of each case. Please contact us for more details. |
| REPRESENTATION: Private Counsel, LLC focuses much of | |
| its practice on DUI defense. We offer reasonable rates and aggressive DUI representation. We can handle DUI's involving with property damage and personal injury. |
| IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF STATE: We also offer | |
| representation to drivers from out of state who have been charged with DUI in Florida (i.e., if you get a DUI while on vacation in Florida). Many times we can resolve a DUI without you having to go to court at all (such as by written plea). |
| PAYMENT: We offer reasonable rates. Payment can be | |
| made by credit card, and payment plans are available. |
| PRIVATE COUNSEL, LLC ♦ DEFENSE ATTORNEYS 733 WEST COLONIAL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32804 (407) 849-2949 |
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