Law enforcement in Florida is cracking down more than ever on drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, including prescription medication, can lead to an arrest for DUI. As a result, you can face serious legal consequences.
That’s why it’s so important to retain experienced legal counsel when facing a DUI charge. Our St. Petersburg DUI defense attorneys at Fletcher & Fletcher have dedicated their lives to defending the rights of their clients.
Throughout their careers, our DUI defense attorneys at Fletcher & Fletcher have successfully negotiated numerous reductions of DUI to a charge of reckless driving. In other words, our attorneys will do everything they can to ensure you only go to trial if it is absolutely necessary.
These penalties depend on the circumstances of your arrest, as well as whether you’ve had previous DUI convictions in the past.
(within 5 years from the previous charge)
(within 10 years)
An individual with their fourth or subsequent DUI offense faces a potential felony conviction and up to five years in prison, as well as a permanent revocation of their drivers license.
A DUI that involves serious bodily injury, or even death, can trigger certain sentence enhancements and mandatory minimum prison sentences regardless of whether you have a prior criminal record.
The consequence on your license for a first refusal of a breath, blood, or urine test, comes with a 1-year driver’s license revocation. However, you can apply for a hardship licence after 90 days from the date of a rest.
This is what is known as the implied consent law in Florida.
In other words, any person who accepts driving within the state of Florida, by operating a vehicle, automatically gives consent to lawful requests for breath or urine testing for drug or alcohol – and therefore accepts the responsibility if they are found to be in violation of the DUI laws.
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