Florida law does not prohibit drinking and driving. The law prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle on public roads while “impaired.” So an arrest for DUI is often based entirely on the opinion of the arresting officer. The results of the field sobriety tests (FST) administered by an officer can be misleading. An experienced attorney can discredit the arresting officer's testimony regarding the FST. If a driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or above, there is a presumption that the driver is impaired. However, this presumption is rebuttable, and the results of the breath test for blood alcohol are often inadmissible at trial.
DUI is classified as a misdemeanor and a conviction can have serious consequences. While typically associated with drinking and driving, DUI can be charged for operating a vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, any controlled substances, or any over the counter items which may impair your ability to safely operate a vehicle.
An individual may also be charged with a criminal DUI offense while operating an automobile, motorcycle, truck, moped, scooter, riding lawnmower, golf cart, or even while riding a bicycle.
Mr. Conrad routinely provides aggressive representation for clients accused of DUI. Mr. Conrad can quickly analyze the facts of your case and determine which type of defenses might be available to you. This initial consultation is provided at no cost to the accused. Resolution of the case may include pretrial diversion, wherein a defendant enrolls in a program, and when the program is successfully completed the charge dropped entirely.
If you have been charged with a DUI , make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced DUI attorney . Contact Christian Conrad, PA., today by calling (407) 340-7116 .
While defending your rights against a DUI charge Mr. Conrad will:
• Investigate all of the facts and evidence surrounding your arrest, including the reasons for the stop;
• Move to suppress any evidence which was obtained illegally or in violation of your constitutional rights;
• Challenge any of the subjective field sobriety tests that were performed, as well as seek to exclude any sobriety test results which were not administered in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines;
• Challenge breath test results by reviewing the operation, maintenance and calibration of the machine or machines which were utilized by law enforcement;
• Seek a dismissal or reduction of DUI charges, alternative sentencing, reduced sentencing or any other viable sentence;
• Assist clients in obtaining a restricted driver's license following the expiration of the driver's license suspension;
Depending upon the circumstances of your arrest and possibly your prior criminal history, a DUI conviction may result in:
• Hefty fines;
• Potential jail or prison time;
• Suspension of your driving privileges;
• Having your license revoked;
• Potential vehicle impoundment;
• Driver Improvement classes
• Community service;
• Increased sentences for successive violations
Christian Conrad, PA., aggressively defends the legal rights of those charged with Driving Under the Influence, or any other crime. Call Mr. Conrad any time, day or night, for a free legal consultation regarding criminal law violation at (407)340-7116.
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