Have you recently been arrested for a DUI and in need of a Miami DUI lawyer? You don't have to let this Miami DUI arrest ruin your life. I defend clients accused of drunk driving and related offenses in Miami, Miami Beach and Miami Dade County. I have handled thousands of DUI cases, am a former Assistant State Attorney, and I have been a Miami DUI lawyer since 1995. I have handled numerous DUI cases in front of every Miami Dade County DUI Judge. Jude Arzola, Judge Bloom, Judge Fernandez (he is also a former partner of mine), Judge Krieger‑Martin, Judge Miranda, Judge Newman, Judge Ortiz, and Judge Seraphin, just to name a few. Monday’s are the trial days for DUI’s in Dade County and you will find this Miami DUI Lawyer in the Miami Courthouse almost every Monday. Who better to represent you for your Miami DUI then a former prosecutor from the DUI unit? I am the DUI lawyer in Miami that can win your DUI case. If you have any questions about your arrest then you can call me, email me or text me. I don't care what time you call, your Miami DUI arrest questions are very important and will be answered by me immediately. I am an experienced Miami DUI lawyer and I am prepared to fight for your rights.
Did you perform well on the roadside tests? Was the roadway you performed the tests on not well lit or on unlevel ground? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then you should contact me, Miami DUI lawyer, Randy Goodis. Call my office for a more complete questionnaire and to go over the specific details of your case. I have helped many drivers keep their licenses and avoid penalties.
We understand that you have many choices when choosing a DUI lawyer in Miami and that deciding who to entrust with your freedom to drive can be a difficult task. Take a look at my recent case victories and see why I am the lawyer that so many people trust when looking for a Florida DUI attorney. I have helped client after client keep the privilege to operate a motor vehicle.
It is important to understand the laws for your Miami DUI arrest. The laws in Florida have become more stringent and it is important that you have an attorney with experience on your side to defend you after your Florida DUI Arrest.
1st time Offenders
A first time conviction of drunk driving in Florida will result in up to 6 months in jail. If a minor was in the vehicle at the time of the arrest, or if the driver had a BAC of .15 percent or higher, a sentence of no more than 9 months in jail will be issued. Unless the family members of the person being charged with DUI have no other means of transportation, the vehicle will be impounded for 10 days. The convicted driver will also receive a fine of no less than $500 and no more than $1,000. If the driver's BAC was .15 percent or higher or there was a minor in the vehicle the fine will be no less than $1000 and no more than $2,000. There is also a possibility of a drivers license suspension of 6 months. You will also need to do 50 hours of community service or pay $10 for every hour of community service, given if the Judge allows you to buy out your service hours. You must also complete DUI school as directed by the court.
2nd conviction
A second drunk driving conviction in Florida will result in up to 9 months in jail. If a minor was in the vehicle at the time of the arrest, or the driver had a BAC of .15 percent or higher, a sentence of no more than 12 months in jail will be issued. If the second conviction of drunk driving is within 5 years of the first, the driver must be imprisoned for a mandatory 10 days, 48 hours of the confinement must be consecutive. Unless the family of the convicted driver has no other means of transportation the vehicle will be impounded for 30 days. The convicted driver will also receive a fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $2,000. If the driver's BAC was .15 percent or higher or there was a minor in the vehicle the fine will be no less than $2,000 and no more than $4,000. If within 5 years, a minimum drivers license suspension of 5 years will be imposed. If eligible, a hardship reinstatement may be issued after 1 year. You must also complete DUI school as directed by the court.
3rd conviction
A third drunk driving conviction in Florida will result in up to 12 months in jail, 30 days of the jail sentence is mandatory and 48 hours must be served consecutively. Unless the family of the convicted driver has no other means of transportation, the vehicle will be impounded for 90 days. The convicted driver will also receive a fine of no less than $2,000 and no more than $5,000. If the driver's BAC was .15 percent or higher, or a minor was in the vehicle during the DUI, the fine will be no less than $4,000. A minimum drivers license suspension of 10 years will be imposed. If eligible, a hardship reinstatement may be issued after 2 years.
4th convictions
A fourth drunk driving conviction will result in up to 5 years in jail as provided in the State of Florida statutes as a habitual offender. On your fourth drunk driving conviction, your license will be revoked for life, without any possibility of receiving a hardship reinstatement. The fine will be no less than $2,000. As you can see, Florida DUI Laws for a 4th conviction are very tough.
If you are looking for an experienced Miami DUI lawyer, Randy Goodis is the right choice.
If you look at my previous wins page you will see how I win cases. Every DUI case can be won, don't let one bad night ruin the rest of your life, call me after your Florida DUI Arrest, day or night to discuss your case at 888 DUI 8 DUI.
You may also contact me online for more information about me as a DUI lawyer in Miami.
Don’t lose your privilege to operate a motor vehicle. Enjoy the freedom to drive once again! Contact my office for help winning your case and you will be glad that you did. Call me immediately at 888-DUI-8DUI.
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