Frequently Asked Questions - DUI in Florida
- Where does your firm represent clients?
- What are my chances of winning my DUI case?
- Is it really necessary to hire a lawyer?
- Can I use the public defender to save money?
- What social consequences are there to having a DUI conviction?
- Who can I contact for more information?
1. Where does your firm represent clients?
Our firm handles all DUI matters, including felony DUIs, DUI manslaughter, and Boating Under the Influence, in South Florida, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County. We also handle federal DUI cases.
2. What are my chances of winning my DUI case?
Every DUI case has a defense to it. However, the strength of each case always depends on many variables, including police investigations, the evidence they obtain, violation of your constitutional and statutory rights, and many other factors. The only way to have a good idea of the strength of the case is to have an attorney that practices primarily in DUI defense to analyze the case. Call us today for a free and no obligation consultation.
3. Is it really necessary to hire a lawyer?
It is legally not necessary to hire a lawyer to defend you in your DUI case. That said, it is extremely wise to hire a lawyer to defend you in your DUI case. DUI is a complicated crime that relies heavily on quasi-scientific evidence and basic opinion. The rules of evidence and procedure, including constitutional protections, must be raised and utilized to their fullest extents in order to beat a DUI charge. It takes years of study and practice to learn how to properly defend a DUI.
4. Can I use the public defender to save money?
Public defenders are appointed to represent you only if the prosecution is seeking to put you in jail and you can not afford your own attorney. Florida has very strict guidelines on what it means to not be able to afford your own attorney. Also, the public defender's office is over-burdened with cases. They have recently tried to stop accepting new cases in certain crimes. The fact that they have so many cases and so few attorneys means that your case might not get the attention that it needs. Something might slip through the cracks. There is no reason to take that risk if you can afford your own attorney.
5. What social consequences are there to having a DUI conviction?
There are numerous social consequences associated with having a DUI. Some are the loss of reputation, having a permanent criminal conviction, increased insurance rates for you and potentially your family, loss of employment, failed background checks, and many more.
6. Who can I contact for more information?
We may be reached at (305) xxx-xxxx. Our full contact information is located here at our Florida DUI Defense contact pge
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