Facts about the Breathalyzer Test in Tampa
Just because you failed a field sobriety test doesn't mean a drunk driving conviction is sure to follow. These tests are not an exact science, and more important, they are not a clear indication of intoxication.
You want a lawyer who understands Florida field sobriety tests and knows how your results will impact your case. As a Tampa DUI Lawyer for the past fifteen years, William Hanlon can provide you with the aggressive DUI and DWI defense you deserve.
A lot of things can affect field sobriety tests. Medications or preexisting medical conditions can have a significant impact on how you perform. Mr. Hanlon will conduct an exhaustive investigation into your stop to find out what really happened. If the officer or medical personnel not administered the breathalyzer or blood tests properly or there were significant outside influences, your charges can be completely dismissed.
Tampa dui attorney with proven experience
Was the breathalyzer machine used to administer your breath test working properly? You don’t want to lose your license or go to jail based on the results of a faulty machine. Mr. Hanlon has extensive knowledge of the different breathalyzer test machines used in Central Florida.
A Tampa dui Attorney’s reasons for Inaccurate Breathalyzer results
Anyone of the following medical problems could produce an inaccurate breathalyzer result, and an experienced qualified attorney can present that evidence to the State Attorney or the judge. It could mean the diffenrence between a dismissal and a dui conviction.
- Medical grounds for questioning Breathalyzer tests:
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- Prescribed medication can produce a false reading
- A preexisting medical condition
- An unknown medical condition might cause an inaccurate reading
Questioning the results of a Breathalyzer?
The results of your field sobriety tests could be the difference between a reckless driving charge and a drunk driving charge. We will investigate every aspect of the charges you face, including blood and urine tests, to make sure you get the fair results you deserve and help you find a way to keep your license.
You can fight your drunk driving charges and you can keep your license. Don’t let a failed field sobriety test affect your decision. The right DUI defense can help you minimize the consequences and keep your license. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
More about legal dui defenses in Tampa
Instead of worrying about a Blood or Urine examine that you took, educate yourself about legal DUI defenses. Those arguments reveal why blood alcohol content (BAC) calculators can be inaccurate.
Have ten days passed from the time your arrest? Without quick action, you may lose your driver’s license.
DMV license suspension
Has your license been suspended after you were arrested for drunk driving? You can take action and retain your driving privileges.
At the florida defense group in Tampa, Florida, we can help you protect your rights at every stage if you have been charged with drunk driving and DUI. The sooner you contact an experienced DUI lawyer, the sooner you can take action to reactivate your suspended license.
Tampa DMV License Suspension Hearing Attorneys
The state of Florida takes DUI very seriously and imposes strict penalties for all people convicted of drunk driving. The license suspension penalties increase with every conviction. If you are convicted three times within ten years, you face an automatic ten-year license suspension. We understand how important your license and mobility are to you. That is why it is important for you to fight each and every DUI charge you face.
Administrative DMV Hearing
If you are arrested for drunk driving, you have exactly ten days to request a formal hearing. By not taking action and requesting a hearing, you will lose your license for thirty days. If you request a formal hearing with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, you could avoid the DMV’s suspension of your license entirely.
You depend on your license for so much. A suspended license can have a major impact on your entire family. At the Tampa law offices of The florida defense group, we help clients throughout Central Florida fight against charges in court and at Department of Motor Vehicles hearings. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and find out how you can fight your license suspension.
Florida Driver’s License Reinstated
10 days from the time of the arrest the DMV has a hearing, we need to discuss your arrest immediately. If your license has already been suspended, we can help. Please contact florida defense group now and speak with a tampa DUI attorney now.
More about legal DUI defenses in tampa
Examine the Blood or Urine test that you took. Read about the DUI legal defenses, which reveal why blood alcohol content (BAC) calculators can be inaccurate.
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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Put the experience of the florida defense group to work for you. Speak with a dui attorney who will aggressively defend you against all false dui charges.
blood test results
The results of your blood and urines tests will go a long way in determining the results of your DUI charge. You don’t want to face the consequences of a drunk driving conviction if your tests were not administered properly.
The right dui defense can make all the difference. At the Tampa law offices of the Florida Defense Group, we will take a closer look at the blood and urine tests you underwent.
William Hanlon has the experience to help you analyze the facts that pertain to your particular dui Charge.
If you are convicted of dui in Florida, you face serious consequences, including heavy fines, loss of your license, and even jail time. The right criminal defense will look at every aspect of your case, from field sobriety and breathalyzer tests, to blood and urine tests. An improperly administered test could result in a drug use or drunk driving charge that you didn't deserve. Don’t let your rights be abused.
Drunk Driving Defense in Tampa
- Blood Tests, often the most reliable source for accurate intoxication results, must be administered properly in order to yield accurate results. We will make sure your blood test was administered in accordance with the proper guidelines.
- Urine Tests, a urine test does not allow the police to precisely quantify what, how much, or when you were drinking. The vagueness of urine test results can be a major obstacle for prosecutors in drunk driving cases.
Contact A Tampa Criminal Attorney
Was your blood or urine test administered properly? You don’t want to face jail time and lose your license because of a faulty test. At the Tampa law offices of The Florida Defense Group, our lawyers work with experts to conduct a thorough investigation into your blood and urine test. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
Did You Take The Breathalyzer Exam?
Some attorneys might claim that you should always refuse a Breathalyzer. That advice is incorrect. If you did take one, don’t worry.
Florida Department of Motor Vehicles
Unless you take action after a dui arrest, you will lose your license. A Formal Review Hearing with the dmv must be requested 10 days after your arrest.
DUI laws in Florida
Drunk driving is the most litigated crime in Florida and throughout the United States. Police officers have strict criteria to follow when pulling individuals over and conducting field sobriety tests. They cannot pull someone over randomly unless there is a reasonable suspicion that he or she was driving under the influence.
At the florida defense group, we fight to protect our clients’s constitutional rights, working to suppress any evidence gathered from an unlawful traffic stops. The attorneys at our law firm have extensive experience successfully defending hundreds of clients who have been arrested as a result of an unlawful traffic stops. We understand the procedures police officers must follow when making an arrest, and we are prepared to aggressively defend you when they overreach their authority.
Extensive Background Investigating Traffic Violations
In 1996, attorney william hanlon started representing the criminally accused after seeing countless people mistreated by police officers. As a Tampa DUI attorney, Will has successfully defended hundreds of clients with serious drunk driving charges.
When we take DUI cases, we investigate the justification police officers give for the initial traffic stop that led to the arrest police officers may claim they stopped drivers for:
- Police Officers’s probable case for a traffic stop
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- § Driving too slow
- § Driving recklessly
- § Failure to fully stop at signs or lights
- § Speeding at sharp corners
- § Racing
- § Ignoring traffic lights or stop signs
- § Swerving between lanes
- § Weaving in and out of the lane
We have years of experience representing hundreds of clients pulled over by the police with valid grounds. For example, we have represented clients who were sleeping in parked cars and then questioned by the police with reasonable suspicion. Police officers often make unlawful traffic stops at bar closing times, on New Years Eve and other times of the year (like Christmas or St. Patrick's Day) when drinking is a prevalent activity. We aggressively protect clients arrested for insufficient legal reasons.
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