Florida Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, you will go through two distinct legal processes. The first is the administrative hearing to determine if your license will be suspended. The second is the criminal sentencing, in which your penalties are determined. At the Law Offices of Mark G. Rodriguez, P.A., I am familiar with the local courts and all of the steps involved in a DUI defense case.
Contact a lawyer who is dedicated to achieving results in challenging criminal cases. Call the Law Offices of Mark G. Rodriguez, P.A., at 866-461-1585 or complete the online form to arrange a free initial consultation.
Defending You in a DUI Charge
A good criminal defense attorney can sometimes succeed in obtaining a plea offer or having your charges dismissed. When defending you in a DUI charge, I start by fighting for your driving privileges during the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) administrative hearing. This hearing is not scheduled automatically.
You must request a DMV hearing within 10 days in order to be considered for a temporary driver's license. An attorney can help prepare you and accompany you to the hearing.
During the criminal sentencing, you could be facing serious penalties, such as license suspension, fines, parole and jail time. However, if this is your first misdemeanor DUI, the judge may offer a plea bargain that includes lesser penalties, such as DUI classes, community service or parole. Conversely, if you are a repeat DUI offender, you may be facing a felony DUI conviction.
If you were involved in a car accident in which someone died and you were charged with DUI, you could also be charged with vehicular manslaughter.
Contact me online or call 866-461-1585 to arrange a free initial consultation with an established Tampa DUI attorney.
