Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Hialeah DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is punished harshly in the state of Florida as the legislature wants to curb the incidents of accidents and deaths related to drunk driving. If you have consumed two drinks with dinner you may be over the have a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more and are over the legal limit. If you are under the legal drinking age of 21, the legal limit is set even lower at 0.02. The DUI charges and the harsh penalties that follow may seem daunting to face without a Hialeah DUI criminal defense attorney.
If this is your first DUI/BUI you could be facing these penalties:
- Fines of $250 to $500. If you have a BAC of .20 or higher, or were driving with a minor in the car, your fine will be anywhere from $500 to $1000.
- Community service. You can choose a mandatory 50 hours or an additional fine equaling $10 per required hour.
- Probation of no more than one year.
- Jail time of eight hours to six months. With a BAC of .20 or higher, the sentence could last nine months.
- Vehicle impoundment for 10 days (not counted during your incarceration)
- Driver's license revoked for a six-month minimum
After the first conviction for a DUI, the penalties only get stiffer. If you're charged with any kind of drunk driving offense in Florida, it is essential that you get help you’re your case. At Seltzer Law, PA we know that DUI incidents often occur at night, not during normal business hours. This is why we are available to assist you 24 hours a day when you are in the face of trouble. Finding the right DUI attorney is important as not all attorneys have the experience necessary to deliver the results you deserve. Many inexperienced attorneys often advise their clients improperly and encourage their clients to plea. Seltzer Law, PA recognizes that you have options and our team of experienced Hialeah DUI criminal defense attorney’s will explore every option with you to provide the defense you need.
Seasoned Hialeah DUI criminal defense attorney, David S. Seltzer, has a great deal of experience with DUI cases. His work as a former prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State’s Attorney’s office afforded him the opportunity to master exactly how a prosecutor will build up a case against you. David Seltzer’s prior experience has transformed him into a sharp negotiator when it comes to handling your case with the state attorney. Furthermore, our firm of Hialeah criminal defense DUI attorney’s is 100% dedicated to litigation and will aggressively pursue the strategies necessary to afford you the best possible outcome.
If you or anyone you know is in need of a Hialeah DUI criminal defense attorney, do not hesitate to call our office for a free, confidential case evaluation. We are available when you need us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week Toll Free at 1-888-THE-DEFENSE (1-888-843-3333) or (305) – 444-1565 or send us an email and we will promptly reply.


