DUI Defense - Arrested for DUI, need legal assistance?

DUI is a very complicated and complex area of criminal law and there are many nuances to DUI that most people do not realize. Your case evaluation should start with the basis for the traffic stop, proper Field Sobriety Test (FST), video, maintenance of the breath testing machine (Intoxilizer 8000), and all other constitutional law issues for the stop and arrest. That is why you need an experienced DUI attorney. Attorney Sonny Im, having been a prosecutor, judge, and DUI/criminal defense attorney since 1991, has the experience and knowledge to handle your DUI case competently and efficiently. Attorney Sonny Im will also handle every phase of your DUI case in and out of court personally. When you hire Attorney Sonny Im, you will not get a substitute attorney or an associate attorney to handle the matter.

The laws in Florida regarding driving under the influence (DUI, DWI) or drunk driving have changed dramatically and are very strict. You could be facing mandatory jail time and license suspension. You need the advice of an experienced Florida lawyer to immediately begin protecting your rights and to save your driver’s license privileges.

Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven. s. 316.193, F.S.

DUI Sentences may include Community Service, Probation or Imprisonment. You need an experienced Law Office to represent your rights IMMEDIATELY. Call our offices first 727-939-8200

Fine Schedule s. 316.193(2)(a)-(b), F.S.

• 1st DUI below .20 BAC
  Aapproximately $702 fine and court cost, up to 12 months probation, 6months to 12 months DL revocation, up to 6 months jail, 10 day vehicle impoundment, DUI school, alcohol evaluation and treatment if necessary, 50 hours of community service, and any other terms and conditions the judge and/or prosecutor may add.
  
  
• 1st DUI over .20 BAC
  Approximately $902 fine and court cost, up to 12 months probation, 6 to 12 months DL revocation, up to 9 months jail, 10 days vehicle impoundment, DUI school, alcohol evaluation and treatment if necessary, 50 hours community service, and any other terms and conditions the judge and/or prosecutor may add.
  
  
• 2nd DUI within 5 years below .20
  Approximately $902 fine and court cost, up to 12 months probation, 5 years DL revocation, 10 days jail mandatory, 30 days vehicle impoundment, multiple offender DUI school, alcohol evaluation and treatment if necessary, ignition interlock for one year, and any other terms and conditions the judge and/or prosecutor may add.
  
  
• 3rd DUI, you need to call the Law Offices of Sonny Im right away for your free initial consultation.
  
  
• 4th DUI, you really need to call the Law Offices of Sonny Im right away for your free initial consultation.

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Law Office of Sonny Im
Tarpon Springs Law Office
Serving greater Tampa Bay