Tampa Multiple DUI Arrests Lawyers
If you have been arrested for DUI before, you know that the penalties are strict and severe. However, what you may not know is that the penalties are even worse if you have incurred multiple DUI arrests. You may also believe that because of your previous DUI record this means you will automatically be subjected to these harsher punishments.
This is not necessarily the case if you have an experienced Tampa multiple DUI arrests attorney on your side who knows how to negotiate and construct a solid case on your behalf. At the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, we are former prosecutors who routinely deal with multiple DUI arrest cases. We are familiar with the law, how it is enforced, and what prosecutors will consider when negotiating a plea. We will use this experience when helping to defend you.
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Multiple DUI Arrest Penalties
In Florida, the criminal sanctions associated with multiple DUI arrests increase from a first DUI offense. For instance, there is a mandatory minimum jail sentence attached to a second or third DUI offense if these arrests occur within five years of your first DUI conviction. More importantly, a multiple DUI arrest also comes with an automatic license suspension.
The prosecution will also look to see if there are any applicable "enhanceables" that, by law, can increase the penalties. For instance, if you have a prior DUI conviction and this time your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was over .15, the fines can double. Another example is if you are a college student who is found to be drinking underage and operating a vehicle, your BAC can be under .08 to be charged with DUI. Another way that the prosecutor can "enhance" your charge is by filing it as a felony if you have had at least two prior DUI Convictions.
How We Can Help You
We understand the severity of these penalties and we will carefully investigate if the charges against your are legitimate and if the evidence collected against you was obtained properly. As your attorneys, we will vigorously advocate on your behalf, and use whatever defenses are available to you, when in contact with the state's attorney's office to negotiate a fair plea, including admittance into a treatment program for substance abuse and addiction instead of serving a jail sentence, if appropriate. We will also represent you at the separate DMV hearing, which is an administrative action, to protect your driving privileges and seek a hardship license, if you qualify.
No matter what kind of DUI arrest you are facing, we will analyze all the specific circumstances of your case for points of strength that can help us effectively negotiate on your behalf for a lesser charge, a fair plea bargain, or acceptable alternatives to jail or prison. We will present you with your legal options and provide a clear picture of your situation and your chances of success in court. We believe in keeping our clients informed and that the decision as to how we proceed with respect to your case always lies with you because it is your life and your future.
Contact our skilled Florida second or third DUI offense defense lawyers today at the Tampa law firm of Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group.