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• Fleetwood Tilden: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or "DUI" is one of the most common criminal traffic charges in Florida. For you to be convicted of DUI, the State of Florida must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: You were driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle on a roadway in the state of Florida That at the time you were stopped, you were under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance as defined under Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes And that you were impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance It may not be as easy as it sounds to be convicted of a DUI. The State of Florida must prove each one of these "elements" beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. When evaluating a DUI case, my firm carefully views every aspect of the case, from the initial observation of the officer to the breath test. These include: The driving pattern of the vehicle Road Conditions Weather conditions Lighting of the area Mechanical problems with vehicle Did the officer read you your rights Were you questioned Medical conditions that affect balance Witnesses who can testify as to number of drinks Was there probable cause for the stop Did the officer have a legal reason to request Field Sobriety Exercises Was there probable cause to arrest Were the proper procedures followed in the Breath Test If there was a refusal, was implied consent read This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a sampling of areas that should be investigated by your lawyer to maximize the opportunity to resolve your case favorably.
• Kirkconnell, Lindsey, Snure & Yates: A drunk driving conviction in Florida, which is sometimes referred to as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), affects families in a number of ways including:
  • Ability to obtain financial aid if your are a student
  • Alcohol assessment and treatment
  • Community service and probation
  • Criminal record
  • Fines and financial penalties
  • Increased insurance rates
  • Job loss
  • Mandatory jail or prison sentence
  • Suspension or loss of driver license
  • Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
• Muller & Sommerville: Some of the most unfortunate cases involve truly fine citizens tragically charged with driving while under the influence and causing the death of another person. New laws require judges to sentence those convicted of DUI Manslaughter to state prison. Our firm has the knowledge, experience and capability to aggressively investigate and defend these serious cases. Likewise, a DUI can affect one's life profoundly from loss of license, potential incarceration and increased insurance rates.
• Dunlop, Dunlop & Dunlop: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge that should be addressed by a qualified attorney.
• Troum and Wallsh: The penalties for driving under the influence increase based on the frequency of conviction and the severity of the offense. In other words, if you have been convicted of DUI for the second time, the penalties are greater than if it was your first DUI.