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Let DUI Defense Attorney Sonny Im help you today!
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 DUI defense 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.
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.
If you are accused of a DUI, DWI, OWI or OVI, you will need an experienced attorney to help you navigate the complex legalities. The Law Office of Sonny Im has experience across Pinellas County, Pasco County and Hillsborough County to help you through this process.
Learn more about DUI offenses in the state of Florida by contacting our offices for a FREE DUI Defense consultation.
DUI Fine Schedule (s. 316.193(2)(a)-(b), F.S.)
- 1st DUI below .20 BAC: Approximately $702 fine and court cost, up to 12 months probation, 6-12 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.
- 1st DUI over .20 BAC: Approximately $902 fine and court cost, up to 12 months probation, 6-12 months DL revocation, up to 9 months jail, 10 days vehicle impoundment, DUI school, 50 hours community service.
- 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, ignition interlock for one year.
- 3rd DUI: You need to call the Law Offices of Sonny Im right away.
- 4th DUI: You really need to call the Law Offices of Sonny Im right away.
DUI Laws Always Change. You Need an Experienced DUI Defense Attorney
The Law offices of Sonny Im provide the most experienced defense attorneys in Pinellas County, FL. 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 DUI defense attorney 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 DUI defense attorney. Call the Law Office of Sonny Im in Pinellas County to represent your rights IMMEDIATELY.
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39780 US Highway 19 North, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689