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Florida DUI Defense

DUI is one of the most burdensome offenses an otherwise law abiding person can face.

But in many cases, you can keep your license, avoid jail, and beat the charge.

Because DUI is subjective, your case can be challenged on various grounds, which could result in a dismissal or a plea to a lesser offense.

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DUI OFFENSES

Common DUI crimes in Florida.
  • First DUI Offense
  • Second DUI Offense
  • Second DUI Offense within Five Years of a Prior Conviction
  • Third DUI Offense in Florida
  • Third DUI Offense within Ten Years of a Prior Conviction
  • Fourth DUI Offense
  • DUI with Property Damage
  • DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
  • DUI Manslaughter in Florida

DUI DEFENSES

Common DUI defenses in Florida.
  • Challenge Probable Cause for Traffic Stop
  • Challenge the Basis for Field Sobriety Tests
  • Challenge the Legality of the Breathalyzer Results
  • Suppress Incriminating Statements

DUI PENALTIES

Penalties for DUI crimes in Florida.
  • First Time DUI Penalties
  • Second DUI Within Five Years of First DUI Penalties
  • Second DUI Outside of Five Years of First DUI Penalties
  • Third DUI Within Ten Years of First DUI Penalties
  • Fourth DUI Charged as a Misdemeanor Penalties
  • Fourth DUI Charged as a Felony Penalties

DUI DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSIONS

DUI driver license suspensions in Florida.
  • DHSMV Administrative DUI Driver License Suspension.
  • Criminal DUI Driver License Suspension.
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PROVING A DUI

Under Florida law, a DUI can be proven in two alternative ways:

  • Proof that your normal faculties were impaired, or
  • Proof that you drove with a blood or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

  • Decades of Proven Results
  • Board Certified by the Florida Bar
  • Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • 2012 - 2024 Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2021 Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
  • 2016 Legal Elite, Orlando Style Magazine

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

  • What is DUI and Drunk Driving?
  • Will I lose my license?
  • How long is my license suspended?
  • Am I presumed guilty if I blow over 0.08%?
  • Can I refuse the breathalyzer?
  • What is “In Actual Physical Control”?
  • What are the penalties for DUI?
  • Can I beat a DUI?

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Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.
1217 East Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
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