Fort Myers DUI Defense Attorneys
Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater constitutes the criminal offense of DUI (driving under the influence). This may be charged as a DUI “per se” meaning that your blood alcohol level was above the legal limit, or may be charged if your normal abilities are impaired due to alcohol or drug use. Penalties include: jail time, driver’s license suspension, probation, fines, community service and DUI school.
Arrested in Ft. Myers for a DUI? Learn more about how our firm can help resolve your case and save your drivers license. We have a dedicated Ft. Myers DUI Defense website to help you understand more about the DUI process..
The Ft. Myers DUI lawyers at Voelker Law are committed to defending the rights of clients who are facing drunk driving charges in Fort Myers, Cape Coral or the rest of Lee County, Florida. We know the difference that a skilled defense lawyer can make for a client, and thus we fight to protect our clients’ rights and help them avoid the many penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction.
Florida DMV Hearings and DUI Arrests
After a Ft. Myers DUI arrest, a driver has only 10 days to schedule a DMV hearing with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Should a driver fail to schedule this hearing within the 10-day time frame, this will result in the suspension of his or her driving privileges, regardless of the outcome of the criminal case.
Fortunately, a DUI attorney at Voelker Law can schedule your DMV hearing for you and can represent you at this hearing in order to help you reach a better outcome and get a head start on your criminal case. This hearing is held in regards to the suspension of your driver’s license from your DUI arrest and charges, and you are able to contest these accusations and possibly have your license reinstated.
Implied Consent & DUI in Fort Myers, Florida
If you drive a motor vehicle in Florida, you are subject to the state’s implied consent law. This law states that you must submit to a chemical test (blood or breath test) to determine the presence and amount of alcohol in your breath or blood if you are arrested for DUI. A urine test may be administered in the case of a driving under the influence of drugs arrest. If you refuse a chemical test, you will be subject to driver’s license suspension for up to one year – for a first offense. A second or subsequent breath or blood test refusal can be charged as a criminal offense and a conviction will carry additional penalties on top of driver’s license suspension.
Fort Myers DUI Lawyer
To find out what a DUI defense lawyer at our firm can do to help protect your freedom and your driving privileges, contact Voelker Law to schedule a free confidential consultation. We take on DUI cases throughout all of Lee County, Florida, including in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
Contact a Fort Myers DUI attorney at Voelker Law today!
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