DUI
Because drunk driving is so dangerous, the penalties for being convicted of DUI are extremely harsh in the State of Florida. Our state is serious about curbing injuries and deaths from alcohol and drug-related crashes.
Under Florida law, a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while impaired) can be prosecuted by two different methods: by proving impairment of normal faculties, or by proving a blood alcohol or breath alcohol level (BAC) of .08 or above.
You may be surprised to know that there is no “legal limit” for driving with alcohol in your system. The State of Florida can actually prosecute you for DUI even if your BAC is under .08, or if you refused to provide a breath/blood sample – IF it can prove that your normal faculties were impaired.
If you are arrested for DUI, the most important thing you can do is contact an attorney immediately. Do not wait. This will help minimize the negative consequences of having a DUI or DWI on your record.
If you refused to provide a breath sample upon request of law enforcement and your license was suspended due to Implied Consent, you have only ten days from your arrest date to challenge the administrative suspension. Additionally, law enforcement is obligated to follow certain rules when making a determination to pull you over, and when ultimately making an arrest. An attorney experienced in DUI cases can fully investigate and determine if those rules were followed in your case.
Click here to see a summary of some of the penalties you will face if convicted for DUI or DWI:
