Driving under Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense and most of the US states treat this without any sympathy, Florida included. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) rate is higher than 0.08%, you may be charged with DUI offense.
In Florida, your driving license will be suspended for 6 months if this is your first DUI offense. You will have to pay a fine of $500 to $1000, depending on the severity of your offense. The law may not enforce ignition interlock penalty upon you for the first time. However, if your BAC is 0.15 or higher than that, the penalty will be harsher, even if this is your first offense.
If you are arrested for DUI, you need immediate legal assistance. You need to hire a DUI Attorney Florida to help you with legal advice and if necessary represent you at the court. Make sure to hire an experienced one, who specializes in DUI law.
Having an attorney with experience makes a difference in any case. He/she knows which evidence to present in the court and which one to ignore. Moreover, your attorney has the expertise to determine the value of the witness’s testimony, in case of any.
Do not delay seeking legal advice because you think it is too expensive. By not hiring an attorney, you will make an expensive mistake. There is not only your driving license which is at stake. Think about your reputation and employment opportunities and hire a competent DUI attorney to protect yourself from harsh penalty.