Drunk Driving Attorney for Sanford, Tavares and Longwood
DUI Frequently Asked Questions
At Katz & Phillips, P.A. we know that there is considerable confusion regarding DUI-related criminal charges. If you have recently been arrested, it is likely that you have a lot of questions and not a lot of answers. It is for this reason that we encourage you to give our firm a call. With years of experience, we have proven that we can be trusted with even the most complex of cases. It is also for this reason that we created this site. Here, we hope that visitors will be able to find the information that they need to properly deal with their DUI charges. If you would like to learn more, please read below where we have both asked and answered some of the most common questions associated with the charges. Once you are done reading, we encourage you to give a DUI lawyer at our firm a call to discuss your case in more detail.
I was arrested for DUI. Will my license be suspended?
Even a DUI arrest triggers driver’s license suspension by the Florida DHSMV. However, you can take legal recourse by requesting a DMV hearing within 10 days of the date of your arrest or when you received a notice of suspension. Your license may also be suspended if you refuse a breath or blood test or if you are convicted of DUI in criminal court.
Can an attorney help me with my DMV hearing?
Yes. An attorney can schedule your DMV hearing for you and can represent you at this hearing in order to give you the best opportunity of keeping your driving privileges.
Do I have to submit to field sobriety tests?
When you are pulled over for DUI, the officer may ask you to step out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests, such as walking in a straight line or standing on one leg. By law, you are not required to submit to these tests and will not face enhanced penalties for a refusal. However, it is best to be polite when informing the officer of your refusal.
What types of cases does your firm handle?
At Katz & Phillips, P.A., our lawyers handle all types of drunk driving cases throughout Sanford and the surrounding areas in Florida. This includes felony DUI, DUI with injury, underage DUI, multiple DUI offenses and out of state DUI.
Can I be charged with DUI even if I pass a breath test?
Because Florida DUI law defines this criminal offense as driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% and/or while “under the influence” of alcohol or a controlled substance, it is possible that you may still face DUI charges even if your blood alcohol concentration is below the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit. If field sobriety tests or other evidence shows that your normal abilities were impaired due to alcohol and/or drugs, this may be grounds for DUI charges.
Fight your DUI charges with an experienced lawyer at your side! Contact Katz & Phillips, P.A. today for a free consultation.
