What Do I Do If I Am Arrested For DUI?
Driving under the influence in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a very serious charge. The Broward County/Fort Lauderdale prosecutors make it a point to prosecute these cases vigorously. Most DUI police officers equip their vehicles with video cameras so they can memorialize the arrest and the roadside exercises.
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Broward County or anywhere in South Florida, you need to contact one of the experienced DUI Defense Attorneys at the Law Offices of Gilbert & Smallman ASAP to protect your rights. Within the first 10 days we will work to get you a hardship license so you can drive while we fight the case. From there, we will analyze all of the evidence and determine if the police had probable cause to pull you over or arrest you. Often times overzealous Fort Lauderdale DUI police officers operate outside of the law in order to secure an arrest.
In addition, we have been working in the Broward County Courthouse our entire legal careers, and have developed relationships with the prosecutors and judges who will be handling your case. Through effective communication we are able to assist our clients in obtaining the best plea bargain. If that isn’t good enough, we will fight for your rights in trial.
The Law Offices of Gilbert & Smallman provides quality representation with proven results to individuals in the South Florida area and Tallahassee.”
Contact Andrew Smallman directly at 954 661 7371 if you or a loved one has a Fort Lauderdale DUI matter. We don’t have busy office lines. Our clients have our cell phone number so they can get in touch with us when they have an important issue. We understand that in this time of need a good lawyer can put you at ease and help you through the tough times.
There really isn’t a magic formula that can calculate exactly how much you can drink before you become legally impaired. It is safe to say that for every drink you take, your level of impairment increases. There have been studies that have shown that you blood alcohol concentration level goes up approximately .05 percent for each drink taken. In fact, it takes very little alcohol to become legally drunk.
The best answer is not to drink and drive . The State of Florida has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Florida, you risk your freedom, finances and your future.
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in the vehicle at the time of the arrest, or if the driver had a BAC of .15 percent or higher, a sentence of no more than 9 months in jail will be issued. Unless the family of the DUI has no other means of transportation the vehicle will be impounded for 10 days. The convicted driver will also receive a fine of no less than $500 and no more than $1,000. If the driver’s BAC was .15 percent or higher or there was a minor in the vehicle the fine will be no less than $1000 and no more than $2,000. A drivers license suspension of 6 months. You will also need to do 50 hours of community service or pay $10 for every hour of community service given. You must also complete DUI school as directed by the court.
