What Does a DUI Lawyer Do?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) law is a subsidiary of criminal law and navigating the criminal justice system efficiently. Matthews & Jones have knowledgeable criminal lawyers who focus specifically on DUI’s and have experience negotiating charges. But what does that actually involve?
Assess Your Case
For a DUI lawyer to be able to help you, they need to understand the specifics of your DUI. Collecting all of your information and listening to your needs is always the first step for a DUI case. Our experienced attorneys will be able to build and argue your case if they have all the information they need. This can include the legal blood alcohol limit you were tested at, witness statements, car details, situational information, and insurance information.
Build Your Case
Once our experienced attorneys have gathered all the information they need, they can begin building your defense case. DUI cases often involve very technical arguments and evidence-based cases. Criminal lawyers can help determine the most advantageous way to present your case to get you the best possible outcome and hopefully reduce your charge.
Present Your Case
Now that the case has been built, it needs to be presented to the courts. Lawyers know how to navigate a courtroom and discuss the case with legalese, combating any surprising information that may arise during the case. Whilst presenting your case, the attorney also competently understands the rebuttals and responses. They are efficient at deciding what to do next, allowing you to have a greater chance at winning without needing to know the ins and outs of criminal law.
DUI Penalties
DUI’s can result in a varying degree of different penalties, depending on your criminal past, your test results (blood alcohol level, drug test), and the overall situation. For example, for a first offense, if you test .15 BAC without a car crash, you could receive up to six months in confinement and fines of up to $1,000; whereas a fourth DUI offense could result in a felony conviction.
DUI’s are a very serious offense in Florida, so having a good criminal lawyer on your side is absolutely imperative. Matthews & Jones are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and caring towards your individual situation. Taking a careful approach, our attorneys will work hard to ensure you’re receiving the best possible outcome for your situation. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you.
