If you or someone you know was arrested in northeast Florida for driving drunk, I can help you. The most important thing to remember is that your DUI in Jacksonville is not the end of the world. Charges of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have a serious impact on your life, employment, and most importantly, your family. You need the help of an experienced DUI Jacksonville attorney to ensure substantial protection of your legal rights. The consequences of a DUI conviction in Jacksonville may include jail time, fines, license suspension, license revocation, chemical dependency treatment, ignition interlock device in your car, and even loss of employment. The Florida Legislature recently changed a third offense to a felony with mandatory incarceration for felony DUI conviction.
Often, in DUI cases in Jacksonville, the prosecuting attorney will rely on a breathalyzer test or blood test results, as well as the testimony of the arresting officer to “make their case”. I have researched and understand the weaknesses of the breathalyzer machines, substandard measurement checking, and poorly administered roadside sobriety exercises. I then present this information to judge or jury in order to better your chances in court. I also examine the police procedures used in traffic stops, arrests, and during detention in jail.
I have spoken at numerous seminars where I teach other lawyer how to win these DUI license hearings. I can look at a police report and in seconds find numerous problems that will allow me to win. When you call me to review your Jacksonville DUI, I will gladly show you the flaws in the officer's report. Once I file for your license hearing, the hearing must be held within 30 days. I have won numerous hearings because the clerk sets the hearing outside the 30 day window. Most Jacksonville lawyers don't even know this rule even exists. During this 30 day period, I will review the officer's police report and video if one was taken. I will then decide to subpoena the police officers or just make a legal argument with no officers there. While this is taking place, I will provide you with a temporary driver's license that will be valid for about 42 days. This new permit is not as good as your regular license and will have restrictions. When we speak I will explain the restrictions. If I win your license hearing you will be able to obtain a duplicate driver's license. If the hearing is lost, you will not be able to drive for a period of time depending on several issues including if you refused the breath test and if you have prior DUI convictions.
Did the officer read you your Miranda warnings? Where you involved in an accident? Did the officer see you behind the wheel of your car? Did the officer read you the correct Jacksonville DUI Implied Consent warnings? If you took a breath test, did the officer watch you for at least 20 minutes before the breath test?
If you look at my previous wins page you will see how I use these tactics to win cases. Every DUI case can be won, don't let one bad night ruin the rest of your life, call me day or night to discuss your case at 888-DUI-8-DUI.
You may also contact me online to discuss your Jacksonville DUI.
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Randy Goodis
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