orlando dui Defense attorney

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious criminal charge in Florida that can have immediate and long term consequences for your driver’s license, freedom, criminal record, insurance premiums, and future employment. Under Florida law (Florida Statute 316.193) A DUI conviction in Florida carries mandatory penalties including fines, a license suspension, vehicle impoundment, an ignition interlock requirement, and mandatory jail or prison sentences. The decisions you make in the first 10 days after your arrest can significantly impact the outcome of your case.

10-day deadline for a hardship license

One of the most critical deadlines in any Florida DUI case comes 10 days after your arrest. You have 10 days from the date of arrest to address the administrative suspension of your driver’s license with the Bureau of Administrative Review within the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. During this window, you may either challenge the suspension through a Formal Review Hearing or apply for a “Business Purpose Only” hardship license. Missing this deadline can result in an automatic suspension of your driver’s license and may affect your legal options. Because your ability to drive can affect your job, family, and daily life, it is essential that you speak with an experienced Orlando DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible after your arrest.

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DUI cases involve more than the results of a breath/blood/urine test. Even in cases where a person blows over the legal limit, issues with the traffic stop, the DUI investigation, and breath/blood/urine test procedures can be essential to building a strong defense.

central florida justice can help

Central Florida Justice founder Ben Baxter is a former prosecutor and an experienced Orlando DUI defense lawyer. He understands how DUI cases are investigated and prosecuted because he spent years prosecuting these cases on behalf of the State Attorney’s Office. Now he uses that experience to defend his clients’ rights and fight for the best possible outcome in their case. He knows how to scrutinize breath test results, field sobriety tests, and other procedural issues that could be critical in defending your rights and protecting your driver’s license.

Ben also understands that the attorney-client relationship must be built on a foundation of trust and empathy. Every Central Florida Justice client has the ability to contact their attorney directly by phone, text, or email. And every client has access to the Central Florida Justice client portal, which provides instant access to evidence in their case, notes from the attorney, court dates, and more.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI charge in Orlando or the Central Florida area, including Osceola, Lake, Polk, Seminole, or Brevard Counties, contact Central Florida Justice today for a free consultation or call/text (407) 561-1776 to speak directly with DUI defense attorney Ben Baxter.