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A DUI case in Florida is a chain of steps, and each one has to be done right for the state's evidence to come in. The officer needs a lawful reason to stop the car, then probable cause to arrest, then a breath test run under rules set by the Florida Department of Law...
Every Florida driver has already agreed to a breath test. That agreement happened the day the license was issued, and it's the heart of Florida implied consent law, section 316.1932. So when an officer at the Sarasota County jail asks you to blow into the Intoxilyzer...
People who call our Sarasota office after a DUI arrest have usually already searched online. And most of them have read the same line somewhere: a first DUI "usually means probation and a fine." That's partly true. It's also why we like to slow down and walk through...
Yes, a DUI charge can be dismissed in Sarasota, Florida, but dismissal is not automatic. It may happen when the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence, a court excludes critical evidence, or legal problems prevent the case from moving forward. Potential issues include...
The price of obtaining a DUI attorney can vary widely from case to case. The amount of work varies between a simple first-offense case and one involving an accident, prior DUI convictions, test refusal, and multiple associated charges. This is why a DUI lawyer...
The decision process with respect to a criminal case comes all at once when you are charged. One of the most significant is choosing a representative for you. If you are not in a position to afford an attorney, then perhaps the public defender qualifies for your case....
A criminal case usually involves far more work before trial than most people realize. Long before anyone enters a courtroom for opening statements, a criminal defense lawyer may be reviewing reports, checking evidence, talking through possible outcomes, preparing...
Once arrested, everything can become overwhelming quickly. From trying to understand your charges and what will transpire at your first court appearance to whether you should answer questions further down the line, getting advice from an experienced criminal defense...