| DUI or Driving Under Influence laws may have different | | | | person's blood sample indicates an alcohol level of |
| interpretations for different states. Most rules and | | | | 0.20% or above. DUI laws are increasingly strict and |
| regulations are similar save a few exceptions. Usually, | | | | penalties harsher when the accused has been a |
| drinking and driving is a very severe offence in most | | | | frequent offender. |
| states and can attract severe charges if an individual | | | | There are certain legal procedures, which need to be |
| is convicted under DUI. | | | | undertaken when involved in DUI cases. It is better to |
| Florida has some strict DUI laws and regulations. DUI | | | | hire the services of an attorney who has specialized in |
| refers to destabilized driving ability or driving with a high | | | | such cases. An attorney would be capable of |
| UBAL (unlawful blood alcohol level). Every person | | | | providing apt guidance about the rights of a person in |
| operating a motor vehicle gives an implied consent to | | | | the event of being arrested under DUI offence. Florida |
| take a chemical breath test when suspected of drunk | | | | DUI attorneys review facts of the case, handle court |
| driving by a police officer. There could be blood tests | | | | procedures, and resolve client's standing on the case. |
| and urine tests carried out for ascertaining level of | | | | They also carry out negotiations on behalf of clients |
| alcohol in blood and urine. Some specific tests are | | | | for claim settlements. They may also help with alcohol |
| performed if the person is involved in an accident or if | | | | rehabilitation programs and request the court for |
| suspected of vehicular homicide. | | | | clemency by proving that the person is changing for |
| An immediate penalty of $250 is imposed for a first | | | | the better. |
| time conviction on being charged with DUI in the state | | | | Information regarding a Florida DUI may be available |
| of Florida. Fines may go up to $500 based on levels | | | | online on numerous websites. Information regarding the |
| detected during analysis. Fines can be extremely hefty, | | | | same can also be obtained from magazines, |
| starting at $500 and going up to $1000 or more if the | | | | newspapers and yellow pages. |