Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Brandon, FL
Florida Statutes, Section 316.193 outlines the minimum and
maximum penalties that can legally be imposed by the Court. There are several factors that affect what
these potential penalties can be. They
include your breath alcohol level, your prior record, whether there is personal
injury or property damage, whether there is serious bodily injury or
death. You need an experienced attorney
that will thoroughly investigate your case as there are many defenses available
to a person charged with DUI.
Suspension of Driver's License for DUI
One of the most important pieces of information that you
need to know relates to the suspension of your driver’s license. You may legally drive for 10 days after your
arrest for DUI if your license was confiscated by the arresting officer. During the 10 days you may apply for a formal
review of the suspension and be issued a temporary permit or if you may be
eligible for a hardship license during the entire DUI suspension. The issues related to the license suspension
can be very complicated. You need an
experienced attorney to explain this process and protect your driving
privileges.
Other Driving Offenses:
There are many serious and far reaching consequences associated
with criminal traffic offenses in the State of the Florida.
- Driving While License Suspended – Florida Statute, Section
316.192
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Florida Statute, Section 316.061
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Serious Injury or
Death – Florida Statute, Section 316.027
- Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement – Florida
Statute, Section 316.1935
- Reckless Driving – Florida Statute, Section 316.192