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In the state of Florida, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both. Additionally, it is also a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle with a breath/blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. Committing either one of these criminal offenses could result in multiple harsh legal penalties if you are convicted. If you are convicted of DUI in Florida, you are facing jail time, hefty fines and court costs, DUI school, and community service. You will also lose your right to drive and have your vehicle impounded for a set period of time. These consequences are very severe, and will only increase in severity if you caused an accident while driving under the influence.
In Florida, law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges will readily punish a person who has caused a DUI accident. This is especially true if the DUI accident led to another person’s wrongful death, led to another person being injured, or led to substantial property damage. People who drive under the influence and cause accidents will never have it easy in a court of law and have much to lose if they are convicted. If a DUI results in an accident that causes injury to another, the case will most likely be filed as a third degree felony, punishable by up to five years in Florida State Prison as opposed to a DUI without injury, which is a misdemeanor punishable up up to six months in jail for a first offense.
This is why it is always to a person’s benefit to hire an experienced DUI defense attorney immediately after he/she is arrested for driving under the influence. A DUI defense lawyer can get involved from the onset and negotiate with prosecutors in attempting to a DUI accident charge reduced by challenging evidence and arguing on the person’s behalf.
If you have questions about DUI and how a DUI accident could impact the outcome of your case, contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to review your legal options and rights.
Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
DUI Defense Attorneys
Hager & Schwartz, P.A. is a leading Florida law firm that is dedicated to representing individuals who have been charged with DUI and related offenses in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Volusia Counties and surrounding areas. At Hager & Schwartz, P.A., we are knowledgeable lawyers who are extremely familiar with Florida DUI law and the Florida legal system. We are committed to providing every one of our clients with the defense and counsel they deserve.
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Hager & Schwartz, P.A. is proud to represent people who have been charged with DUI and related offenses in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Volusia County, Collier County, St. Lucie County, Monroe County, and throughout the State of Florida.
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