DUI Defense

Orlando DUI Attorney & Lawyer providing professional DUI Defense and other Criminal Defense legal services in Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida.

Over the years, prosecutors and police have increased their efforts to catch and prosecute motorists for drunk driving. We assist clients who have been accused of exceeding the DUI Legal Limit. A conviction for driving under the influence, or DUI, can have a severe impact on your future. You need an experienced and dedicated DUI Lawyer to defend your rights

A DUI (driving under the influence) is a criminal act which involves an individual operating an automobile, motorcycle, truck, or other forms of transportation while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, controlled substances, or any other substance which may impair your ability to safely operate a vehicle.

As a law firm providing experienced DUI Defense Attorney & Lawyer legal services, assisting Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida area residents with DUI defense legal issues, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation.

If you have been charged with a DUI crime, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Orlando DUI defense attorney & lawyer. Contact The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., today by calling by calling (407) 926-4137 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

The State of Florida has an "implied consent" law. This means if you are operating a motor vehicle in Florida and are arrested for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, it is implied that you will consent to take a test of your breath. This consent can be seen on your Florida driver's license, directly above your signature.

These tests, conducted by the Intoxilyzer 8000, determine your blood alcohol level. You have the right to pay for a second test; however, it must be administered by a third-party physician or a laboratory technician.

If you refuse to take the test, or if you take the test and the test reveals a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, your license will be seized by the law enforcement officer and suspended in approximately 30 days. You may have your driver’s license suspended for a period of one year for a first refusal and a period of 18 months if your driving privilege has been previously suspended for refusing to submit to a breath test. Moreover, a second or subsequent refusal can be charged as an additional criminal offense.

An individual may be arrested for a DUI offense even if they are not driving their vehicle. Simply sitting in the vehicle with the keys in the car may result in a DUI arrest. Additionally, driving under the influence charges are not relegated to just motor vehicles; as you may be arrested for a DUI while on a bicycle, moped, golf cart, or while operating any other form of transportation.

While it may sometimes seem excessive, law enforcement and prosecutors tend to strictly enforce the laws regarding drinking and driving, and being under the influence of any substance which has the potential to cause property damage, injuries, or death.

We will fully examine the evidence against you to determine whether the evidence will be admissible in court. We are well versed in the legal requirements that apply to drunk driving and other DUI evidence, including the calibration of breathalyzer tests, the validity and administration of field sobriety tests, and other relevant factors.

Our primary goal is to have the DUI charges dropped, and protect your freedom. When the prosecution has no intention of dropping the DUI charges, depending upon the circumstances and evidence against you, we will seek to have the charges reduced, negotiate on your behalf for a diversion program, or seek to obtain probation instead of jail time. If your case goes to trial, we will aggressively defend your legal rights by providing the best possible defense relating to the charges against you.

The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., aggressively defends the legal rights of those charged with a DUI offense, while addressing all related issues that should be taken into consideration when defending your legal rights and freedoms. A DUI conviction may result in:

Hefty fines;

Potential jail or prison time;

Suspension of your driving privileges;

Having your license revoked;

Potential vehicle forfeiture;

Community service;

Lengthy terms of probation;

Potential forfeiture of property or assets;

Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights.

If you have been charged with a DUI crime in Orlando, Winter Park, and the Central Florida area, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at The Law Offices of A. Jay Fowinkle, P.A., today by calling (407) 926-4137, or email with any questions, comments, or concerns, or to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

Orlando DUI Attorney & Lawyer providing professional DUI Defense and other Criminal Defense legal services in Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida.

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