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Former Lead Attorney in the Broward County Public Defenders Office
Former Lead Attorney in the specialized Domestic Violence Court
Practicing Law for over 17 years
Admitted to practice in: All Florida & Tennessee State Courts
Member of the Florida & Tennessee Bar
Broward County Bar Association & American Trial Lawyers Association
Florida & Tennessee Association's of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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DUI - Questions to Ask
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Referred to as Florida DUI lawyer, Florida drunk driving lawyer, or Florida DWI lawyer: all lawyers that defend DUI,
DWI, or drunk driving cases in Florida should immediately discuss with you the 10 day rule.
In Florida, when someone is arrested for a DUI, there are really two separate cases that arise:
(1) the criminal court case, where a jail sentence is possible, and (2) the Adminstrative hearing.
This hearing is given by the Florida Department of Highway Safety Motor Vehicles.
If the lawyer does not discuss this with you, then speak to another lawyer.
If you have been arrested for DUI, and you refused to give a a breath, blood or urine sample, OR if you took the
test and your result is 0.08% or higher, you have only 10 days to request a special hearing with the FDHSMV to save
your license. Failure to timely request a hearing will result in a penalty of at least a 6 month suspension (and as
much as an 18-month suspension) of your Florida driving privileges. Again, if you don't file within the 10 days,
you lose your right to challenge the suspension.
While speaking with the Florida DUI / DWI lawyer, ask him/her how under under Florida law can a DUI be proved. The
lawyer should tell you that drunk driving can be proved by impairment of normal faculties, or unlawful breath or
blood alcohol level of .08% or above. The penalty does not change if they prove by alcohol level ot impairment.
The penalties and consequences for a Florida DUI arrest are serious and far-reaching. Beyond the fines, jail, vehicle
immobilization, counciling, court costs, probation, community service hours and license suspension, you have to
consider the impact that this will have on your insurance premiums and employability.
I would like to speak with you!
I'll gladly talk with you over the phone or in person for free. I'll help you understand what decisions you face -- what could happen if your case goes to trial -- and what I can do to defend you and protect your rights.
Call Jeff at 954-768-0988
Toll Free 1-800-403-2056
Law Office of Jeffrey N. Ivashuk, P.A.
Attorney at Law
727 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone 954-768-0988 " Toll Free 1-800-403-2056
Contact me today!
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