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and
the bill was signed by then-governor Bush on April 7, 2002. If found guilty of
DUI violation, you could be fined anywhere from $250 to $5000 or even look at
five to thirty years of jail time, depending on the severity of your offense and
damage you have done to life or property. Other penalties and consequences
include community service, permanent criminal record, loss of license, vehicle
immobilization, and even higher insurance rates.
Legal
help
DUI
is a serious offense and should thus be taken seriously. Once arrested, it is
best to contact an attorney immediately and seek legal advice. You have ten days
to make a special plea to prevent your license from being revoked indefinitely.
Even if you are not from Florida, it is advisable to hire an attorney who
specializes in Florida DUI Laws (who are often called DUI Attorneys) or DUI
Criminal Lawyers because they are well-versed in special state-specific
legislations.
Find
a lawyer
A
good resource for Florida DUI Attorneys is the Internet. A lot of attorneys have
websites and even provide online legal help. A listing of DUI Attorneys could
also be found in several website directories that are very easy to use. The
lawyers are usually categorized by city, thus giving you easier access and great
convenience. Another great resource you can use are telephone directories. You
can also ask for advice and help from friends if they know a good lawyer they
could recommend.
Read
up on Florida DUI laws so you are informed and are able to ask your attorney the
appropriate questions. This also allows you to detect if your lawyer is good and
knowledgeable. Be sure to get a licensed attorney, preferably a Florida DUI
Criminal Attorney. Ask for certification.
By
Josh Riverside
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E-Florida
DUI Attorney.com
