The DUI Process in Florida
The Orlando, Florida DUI process consists of two separate branches: the DHSMV hearing and the criminal court process. Your interests will be best protected if you have an attorney to assist you with both of these processes. It is also important to act quickly! You have only 10 days following your DUI arrest to contact the Florida DHSMV and schedule your administrative hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver’s license. Fail to schedule this hearing and your license will be automatically suspended – even if you are not convicted of DUI in criminal court.
An Orlando DUI lawyer at Katz & Phillips, P.A. can meet with you during a free case evaluation to discuss the DUI process with you in detail. Let us address your concerns and answer your questions so you know what to expect in regards to your case. Through every step of your case you will need legal guidance and representation. Let our firm provide this to you, putting our combined legal experience and knowledge to work for you as we seek to protect your driving privileges, your freedom and your rights.
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From the moment you are arrested, the criminal DUI process begins. Your first court appearance will be your arraignment, where the judge will read you your charges, bail will be set and you will have the opportunity to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. From the onset, your DUI defense lawyer will play a crucial role in protecting your constitutional rights and your interests in relation to your criminal charges and any court appearances.
At the same time, your Orlando DUI attorney can contact the Florida DHSMV to help ensure that your hearing is requested within the 10-day deadline. By representing you at your DHSMV hearing and through the court process, your attorney can work toward a case outcome that minimizes any penalties you may face or that results in an acquittal or dropped charges altogether.
Contact our firm today regarding your Orlando DUI case.