TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS & DUI

The DUI defense attorneys of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett & Foster has over 50 years of combined legal experience in defending people charged with driving under the influence or driving with a suspended or revoked license. Mr. LeBoeuf was selected by the Florida Bar to author professional publications to assist other attorneys in providing a defense against DUI charges. Mr. Foster has been selected to give legal seminars educating other Lawyers on how to defend DUI cases and is the President Elect of the Florida Academy Criminal Defense Lawyers, Local Division. And Mr. Bauer has devoted his practice to defending those accused of crimes, including DUI, and has conducted numerous driver's license hearings. Mr. Resavage has been invited to lecture at FSU concerning DUI and other alcohol related issues.

If you are charged with a DUI, you should know that a DUI conviction remains on your driving record for the rest of your life. A DUI conviction will not only affect your criminal record, it will also seriously affect your driving privilege, increase your insurance rates, and, in many cases, affect your employment. Everyone charged with driving under the influence should immediately consult with an attorney experienced in that area to get a full description of their legal rights.

If you are charged with a Florida DUI, you should immediately request a formal hearing to contest your license suspension with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This must be done very quickly after your arrest or you may lose your right to contest your license suspension. Although DUI is usually a misdemeanor, it may become a felony upon a third or fourth conviction in Florida or if there was an accident that resulted in great bodily harm or death.

Although a driver's license suspension is typical in most DUI cases, the Florida DUI defense attorneys at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster, & Gwartney have challenged many driver's license suspensions and successfully maintained their client's driving privilege. Our DUI defense lawyers are thoroughly familiar with the rules, statutes, and regulations pertaining to DUI charges, and have extensive experience in handling not only the criminal but also the administrative proceedings associated with DUI charges.

If you or someone you know needs with a criminal charge, DUI, drunk driving or driving with a suspended license, it is imperative that you contact an experienced attorney immediately. CONTACT US TODAY for help and protect your legal rights.