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    Tampa Criminal Defense
    Tampa Criminal Defense
    Tampa Criminal Defense
    Tampa Criminal Defense
    Tampa Criminal Defense

    DUI Lawyers and Attorneys Serving Tampa, Sarasota, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Orlando and surrounding areas.

    Driving Under the Influence, Florida

    Important DUI Information and Penalties

    We know how traumatic it can be following an arrest for a Florida DUI. Our firm handles hundreds of DUI cases a year, so allow our firm the opportunity to fight for you on your Florida DUI arrest. All of our lawyers are well versed on DUI issues. One of the founding partners, David Haenel, was Florida’s 2004 DUI Prosecutor of the Year. His partner Darren Finebloom has years of experience in handling DUI cases throughout the State of Florida. In addition, lawyers Stephen Higgins and AnneMarie Rizzo are all available to assist you with exploring all issues of your Florida DUI arrest. We will fight to get you the best result possible.

    Driving Under the Influence can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the number of prior DUI convictions or the seriousness of the offense.

    If you have ever been charged with a DUI, it is imperative that you retain a DUI Defense attorney as quickly as possible.

    YOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS TO CHALLENGE YOUR LICENSE SUSPENSION FOLLOWING AN ARREST FOR DUI IN SARASOTA, TAMPA, CLEARWATER, BRADENTON, LAKELAND OR ANY OTHER COUNTY

    Our DUI Defense Lawyers will be happy to discuss your case with you and answer your questions. There is no charge for the initial DUI consultation.

    DUI Penalties 1st DUI 2nd DUI
    (within 5 yrs.)    		 3rd DUI (within 10 yrs. of 2nd) or Felony
    Jail 0-180 days
    (>.15) 0 – 270 days    		 10-180 days
    (>.15) 10-270 days     		30 days – 5 yrs.
    Fine $500-$1000
    (>.15) $1000 – $1500    		 $1000 – $1500
    (>.15) $2000 – $2500    		 MAX FINE $5000
    (>.15) MAX FINE $5000
    License Suspension 6 Months – 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
    Business Purposes License YES
    After 30 Days
    90 Days on Refusals    		 Yes-After 1 Year 2 Years
    (after conviction)
    Interlock If court ordered
    (>.15) Up to 6 mos.    		 At least 1 year
    (>.15) At least 2 yrs.    		 At least 2 years
    Immobilization of Vehicle 10 Days 30 Days 90 Days

    *A conviction for DUI – 4th Offense will result in a lifetime revocation of your driver’s license. Under current DHSMV rules you will NOT be eligible for a hardship license for at least 10 years. Therefore, let our office assist you with your Florida DUI arrest.
    The Law Offices of Finebloom & Haenel provides traffic ticket defense for speeding ticket, traffic violation, running a red light, toll violations, had your license suspended, involved in a traffic accident, or have been arrested for DUI.
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