Miami DUI Defense Attorney, A DUI Arrest Is Not a Conviction.
That does not mean the case is finished.
Because the question is not simply whether you were arrested. Its whether they can prove it.
Understanding DUI: A Comprehensive Guide.
Understanding DUI: An Overview
Here's an overview of major offenses and their associated fines/punishments:
- Felony DUI and DUI Manslaughter
DUI Manslaughter: A serious second-degree felony with a fifteen-year maximum and four-year minimum mandatory sentence. Punishments often include probation, DUI related conditions such as a Victim Impact Panel, and a lengthy or permanent license suspension.
DUI with Serious Bodily Injury: A third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Punishments will also include probation, DUI related conditions, and a license suspension.
- Misdemeanor DUIs
First DUI: Up to six months in jail, a $2000 fine, and a minimum six-month driver’s license suspension.
Second DUI: Up to nine months in jail, a $4,000 fine, and ten days in jail and a five year driver’s license suspension if the arrest was within five years of the first DUI conviction.
DUI Property Damage or Personal Injury: up to a year in jail and the potential for enhanced penalties.
DUI with a “High Breath” or Minor in the Car: up to a year in jail and the potential for enhanced penalties.
DUI Traffic Stops
In Florida, DUI traffic stops occur when law enforcement suspects impairment by alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances. Understanding what to expect during these stops is crucial. Maintain emotional composure, speak only when necessary, and be polite to avoid escalating the situation. Aggressive behavior may lead to arrest for DUI.
If arrested and convicted of DUI, consequences may include fines, probation, community service, license suspension, and, in severe cases, imprisonment. Repeated offenses result in increasingly harsh penalties.
Why Choose Patrick Wilson Law for DUI Defense?
Legitimate Experience: Tried dozens of DUI cases to verdicts, litigated more motions to suppress and dismiss, and have repeatedly, through our reputation, effort, and experience, have obtained numerous dismissals and reduced charge plea offers.
Trusted to Teach Others: Our founding attorney, Patrick Wilson, has trained other lawyers on how to try DUI cases, and, as a training attorney at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office tried cases when it was a young lawyers “first” DUI trial.
Individualized Advocacy: Every DUI case gets individual attention and specific tailoring. The goal is not to immediately plead the case out or pressure you to enroll in diversion but to work together to get the best result possible for your future.
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