DUI
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Drunk Driving Defense AttorneysIn the state of Florida, the consequences of a DUI conviction are substantial. Not only will your vehicle be impounded and your license suspended for a period of time, heavy fines and jail time are also likely. At the law office of The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey, our drunk driving defense attorneys work closely with clients in order to help them avoid jail and losing their driving privileges. Depending on your driving record and the specifics of your case, we ask the court to consider alternatives to jail that typically involve community service and entry into a substance abuse counseling program. In general, the court is interested in making sure that you are interested in driving responsibly. Willingness to enter into a counseling or driver's education program indicates the degree to which you take your DUI arrest seriously. Don't lose your license and go to jail over a drunk driving charge - contact the DUI defense lawyers at The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey today for a free consultation to discuss your case. DUI Penalties in the State of FloridaWhile not an exhaustive list, the following kinds of penalties attached to different kinds of DUI convictions. DUI arrest with minors in the vehicle or with blood alcohol levels over .20, increase the penalties listed below.
Please keep in mind that the court may order repeat offenders to install an ignition interlock device at their own expense. The ignition interlock device works like a breathalyzer in measuring your blood alcohol content (BAC). When installed, a car will not start unless BAC is measured below a certain limit. These devices can be costly to install and may require a monthly monitoring charge. When DUI Allegations must be ChallengedIn cases where an officer makes an illegal car stop, administers a field sobriety test incorrectly, or uses an improperly calibrated breathalyzer, a DUI charge must be challenged. If upon reviewing the circumstances of your arrest it becomes clear that mistakes were made, our attorneys consult forensic experts and law enforcement training professionals in identifying where mistakes were made. Since field sobriety tests are, in some respects, designed to increase failure, it's not unusual for a sober person to fail one. Likewise, breathalyzers must be properly maintained, correctly calibrated and administered in strict adherence to directions. When it becomes clear that procedural failures have occurred in the arrest of our client, we have the resources needed to expose mistakes on the part of arresting officers and defective equipment. Don't Let a Drunk Driving Charge Ruin Your Job and Your LifeIf convicted for drunk driving, your insurance will increase substantially. Additionally, if you're sentenced to jail, your employer could fire you or make it difficult for you to return to work. Afterwards, you will have a criminal conviction on your record which could impact your ability to find a job. Even if you avoid jail or avoid a lengthy sentence, a revoked license could make it difficult to go to work or take care of day to day responsibilities. If you drive for a living, even the shortest license suspension can substantially affect your bottom line. At The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey, we can help you avoid some or all of these difficulties. To schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case, contact the DWI defense attorneys at The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey today. |
