Kissimmee DUI Lawyer
You may think it could never happen to you. Perhaps you just attended your company’s barbecue or holiday party and only had one drink. Perhaps you were given alcoholic drinks unknowingly. There are many factors affecting intoxication, and it can take as little as one drink for your blood alcohol level to rise over the limit. All it takes is a motor vehicle accident or being pulled over by the police on your way home to change your life forever.In Florida, it is illegal for adults to drive if their blood alcohol level (BAC) is .08% or higher. For those under the age of 21, it is illegal to drive if your blood alcohol level is .02%. Florida has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. Even if this is your first DUI, you never know what will happen when your case is in front of a prosecutor or a judge.At Perez LaSure Law, We Defend Clients for:
- First-time DUI
- Repeat DUI
- DUI involving drugs or alcohol
- DUI involving accidents with serious injury or wrongful death
- Juvenile DUI
- Refusal to comply with a breathalyzer or field sobriety test
Misdemeanor and Felony DUI
A DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. For a first or second DUI arrest, without bodily injury or death of another person, it is typically a misdemeanor charge. For subsequent arrests within ten years or for a driver that causes serious bodily injury or wrongful death, they are facing a felony charge.
Penalties if Convicted
Repercussions for being found guilty of DUI may be loss of a driver’s license, probation or jail time, and insurance rate increases. It also affects your ability to find work, especially for those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will likely suspend or revoke your CDL license if convicted of a DUI.Other sanctions for DUI convictions may include community service, vehicle impoundment, the use of an ignition interlock system, fines, or imprisonment. The severity of the penalties depends on the nature of the crime, any prior convictions for a DUI, whether minors were in the car, and whether injuries or wrongful death occurred in an accident.
DUI Diversion Programs
By hiring an experienced Kissimmee DUI Attorney, there is a chance you could walk away with a lesser charge such as reckless driving, or the case may be dismissed, especially for first-time offenders who meet certain criteria. While you cannot seal or expunge a DUI record, DUI Diversion programs in Orange and Osceola Counties, Florida, may enable you to seal or expunge a lesser conviction later.
Take Action Today and Get the Help You Need
Do not take the risk of defending yourself for a DUI arrest. Having a qualified legal professional represent you in a DUI case could greatly increase your chances of receiving a lesser conviction with minimal penalties. The Kissimmee DUI attorneys at Perez LaSure Law are dedicated to providing only the strongest legal defense and will work tirelessly to increase your chances of a favorable outcome. With decades of combined experience in criminal law, our attorneys have earned the reputation of being aggressive with prosecutors and in the courtroom and compassionate with our clients. We are known for our ability to deeply understand and empathize with our clients’ situations while relentlessly protecting their rights and pursuing justice.If you are arrested for driving under the influence, contact Perez LaSure Law at (407) 530-4920 to schedule a consultation to discuss your legal options. Your DUI defense starts here.