drunk driving and dui charges in Tampa
A DUI or DWI charge can happen to virtually anyone. Even the most responsible drivers make mistakes and find themselves facing drunk driving charges. At The Florida Defense Group in Tampa, we aggressively defend you from license revocation, large fines, increased insurance premiums, and jail time. From dui defense to helping you keep your license, we provide knowledgeable legal representation for every aspect of your drunk driving charges.
We have a comprehensive understanding of Florida's drunk driving laws. Since 1996, the attorneys at our law firm have successfully defended hundreds of clients accused of serious drunk driving charges. We can help you understand the potential consequences you face if you have been arrested for drunk driving. When you have a lawyer who understands the laws and the charges you face, you maximize your chance for a successful defense.
| DUI Penalties | 1st DUI | 2nd DUI (Within 5 yrs) | 3rd DUI (within 10yrs. of 2nd) or Felony |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charts created by the Florida Law Group ∗ minimum mandatory (MMS) | |||
| Jail | 0-180 days (>.20) 0 - 270 days | 10-270 days (>.20) 10-270 days | $250 - $500(>.20) $500 - $1000 |
| Fine | $250 - $500 (>.20) $500 - $1000 | $500 - $1000 (>.20) $1000 - $5000 | $1000 - $5000 (>.20) $2000 - $5000 |
| License Suspension | 6 Months - 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
| Business Purposes License | YES, after 30 Days | Refusal - 90 Days | 1 Year (after conviction) |
| Interlock | If court ordered (>.20) Up to 6 mos. | At least 1 year (>.20) At least 2 yrs. | At least 2 years |
| Immobilization of Vehicle | 10 Days | 30 Days | 90 Days |
DUI Breathalyzer Tests and the Facts
Our attorneys have twenty years of experience fighting Breathalyzer results, dui arrest procedures. Our dui attorneys can determine if police officers made an traffic stop. We will also make sure the field sobriety, blood or urine tests were conducted properly. In many cases, we are able to reduce DUI charges to reckless driving, which carry less serious penalties.
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Florida Department of Motor Vehicles
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