I see a lot of DUI cases with multiple charges of DUI from one incident. In Florida, that is a very easy situation to be in. I had a client come in today with four DUIs, not previous arrests or over a period of time, but four DUIs form one incident. This client has never been arrested before.
A standard DUI is when you are arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content in excess of .08%, which is one DUI. Let’s say you are involved in an accident where you hit three parked cars, that is three more DUIs. Then you hit a fourth car that was stopped in front of you and someone in that car banged their head and needed a band-aide, that is another DUI. So in this one incident, you could rack up 5 DUIs. You will be charged with one count of DUI, three counts of DUI property damage, and one count of DUI bodily injury.
It can, of course, go further downhill, is you refuse to blow into the machine, they will add another criminal charge. If the injuries to another person are more serious you will face more DUI charges.
As you can see, a DUI case can easily become a nightmare. The best thing to do is not to drive if you have anything to drink. It is really easy to reach the level of impairment in Florida. It is best not to risk it and take an Uber or taxi.
DUI defense is a very specialized area, make sure you have a great Miami DUI lawyer. When I was a Miami Dade Police Officer, I taught officers DUI procedures, arrests, and courtroom testimony.
Another thing to consider is a DUI arrest will cost you a bundle in attorney’s fees, fines, court costs, classes, tests, insurance premiums, not to mention a lot of your time, stress, and energy. Of course, the more complex the case the more expensive it will be.
I explain complex legal terms and concepts in ordinary language. I present Domestic violence concepts, family law terms, and criminal defense tips to help you navigate the Florida legal system.
I am Your Miami Domestic Violence Lawyer, Your Miami Family Law Attorney, Your Miami Divorce Lawyer, and Your Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer!
We represent clients in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties.
Please feel free to contact our office to discuss your case:
The Law Offices of Patrick J. McGeehan, P.A.
801 Brickell Avenue
Suite 900
Miami, Florida 33131
(305) 577-4933
Lastly, you can get your ABSOLUTELY FREE cheat sheet on How to Save Money on Family Law Attorney’s Fees without Losing Your Case right here, for immediate download: http://www.pjmlawyer.com/save-on-fami… By downloading the above report, you consent to receive regular promotional emails from my firm.
Follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PJMcgeehanLaw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pjmlawyer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_magic_city_lawyer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-m…
Join our Facebook Group, “Ask a Florida Divorce Lawyer at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2225044291148334/?ref=bookmarks
Find us on the web at:
www.miamidomesticviolencelawyer.com
Email us at: patrick@pjmlawyer.com
No part of this video is to be considered legal advice. This video is for educational purposes only. No attorney/client relationship is formed from watching this video.
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel, “Your South Florida Lawyer, Patrick J. McGeehan,” for more videos explaining legal concepts in easy to understand terms.
Return to our blog!
No part of this video is to be considered legal advice. This video is for educational purposes only. No attorney/client relationship is formed from watching this video.