DUI & Traffic Offenses
Driving under the influence (DUI) may seem like a minor offense, but in the state of Florida, DUI charges are vigorously prosecuted. People who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol are responsible for hundreds of lethal motor vehicle accidents each year. When people drive under the influence, they place themselves and others in grave danger. For this reason, Florida has adopted strict DUI laws and penalties for convicted offenders.
If a person is convicted of DUI in Florida, they face a variety of severe legal punishments such as imprisonment, monetary fines, probation, and DUI School. Additionally, a DUI conviction can result in an ignition interlock device being placed on the offender’s vehicle and automatic driver’s license suspension. While the offender may fight the terms of his/her license suspension, he/she must comply with certain time regulations and driving restrictions first.
In Florida, a DUI offender must schedule a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days of his/her arrest to avoid automatic suspension of his/her driver’s license. Failure to schedule a hearing will result in the automatic suspension of his/her license.
Traffic offenses happen with alarming frequency. Everyday, people are pulled over by law enforcement for violating the rules of the road. Common traffic offenses include: reckless driving, speeding, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident, and making illegal turns. Traffic violations differ in severity. However, every time a person is pulled over for violating traffic laws, he/she is penalized. From losing points on their driver’s license, to having charges enhanced due to prior traffic offenses, traffic violations cost people time, money, and freedom.
When a person is charged with a traffic offense, he/she may have to pay a large monetary fine, lose his/her driver’s license, or spend time in jail. While the legal consequences depend on the type of traffic offense committed, it is never a good idea to take a traffic violation lightly. The best thing a person can do after being charged with a serious traffic violation is to seek the advice of a qualified attorney.
If you have been charged with DUI or a traffic offense, contact the Law Offices of Travis Reinhold for a free consultation. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will advise you of your rights and provide reliable counsel throughout the legal process.
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