DUI

DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages, Chemical Substances or Controlled Substances). s. 316.193, F.S.

Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven.

If you have been charged with a DUI you need to speak with an attorney. You could qualify for an extension of your driving privilege if you file an application for a formal review hearing with the Bureau of Administrative Reviews within 10 days of your arrest. Our attorneys are prepared to protect your rights if you have been charged with a DUI.

Important DUI Information:

• Fine Schedule
• Community Service
• Probation
• Imprisonment
• Impoundment or Immobilization of Vehicle
• Conditions for Release of Persons Arrested for DUI
• DUI Misdemeanor Conviction: (Accident Involving Property Damage or Personal Injury)
• DUI Felony Conviction: (Repeat Offenders or Accidents Involving Serious Bodily Injury)
• Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide
• Driver License Revocation Periods for DUI's.
• Commercial Motor vehicles (CMV) Alcohol related Convictions Disqualifications
• Business Purposes Only/Employment Purposes Only Reinstatements
• DUI School Requirements
• Chemical or Physical Test Provisions (Implied Consent Law)
• Adjudication and Sentencing
• Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
• Administrative Suspension of Persons Under the Age of 21 for Driving With an Alcohol Level .02 or Above
• Administrative Suspension Law
• Administrative Disqualification Law
• Review Hearings For Administrative Suspensions And Disqualifications
• Business or Employment Reinstatement
• Hardship License Prohibited
• Jury Instructions

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