The penalties for drunk driving under Florida DUI law will adjust based on a multitude of factors. The potential penalties for drunk driving include imprisonment, fines, ignition interlock installation, vehicle impoundment and revocation of the driver’s license. An experienced Tampa DUI Lawyer could be the difference between a severe imprisonment and a minor driver license revocation. A good Tampa DUI lawyer will be trained in the law and be able to recognize the client’s affirmative defenses. The defenses discovered by the Florida DUI lawyer should be used to negotiate settlements with the prosecutor or persuade the jury that the prosecutor has not met the burden of proof necessary for conviction. If you have been arrested for a DUI you should always contact a knowedgealbe Tampa DUI attorney right away.
Under Florida DUI law, the court can have the authority to impound the automobile of a driver found guilty of drunk driving. However, a Tampa DUI attorney can argue on the defendant’s behalf for no car confiscation or a shorter term. Often, the Tampa DUI lawyer will advocate that the vehicle impoundment will inflict a tremendous hardship upon the defendant and should not be enforced.
In Florida, a driver license suspension will almost always be ordered when a driver is found guilty of a DUI. Florida DUI law empowers the court to suspend the license of a person found guilty of DUI for up to one year. If the driver has been convicted of multiple DUI’s the driver’s license may be permanently revoked. However, under a few circumstances the driver may petition to have the license reinstated after one year. A competent Tampa DUI lawyer will always apply for the driver license reinstatement as soon as the client becomes eligible.
Regardless whether the DUI arrest is your first offense or you have multiple DUI convictions the Tampa DUI attorneys at Florida Law Group can help. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Florida call Florida Law Group for a free consultation with one of our competent Tampa DUI lawyers.
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