Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorney

Defense for Drunk Driving Charges

Drunk driving charges can be very serious. If you have been arrested for DUI, you should contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyer at the Law Office of Marshall Geisser as soon as possible. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the sooner your defense can begin. It is important that you take action immediately in order to maximize your chances of avoiding such harsh penalties as jail time, extensive fines, vehicle impoundment and more.

Even if you have no prior criminal record, it is still crucial that you speak with a lawyer. Law enforcement does not look kindly upon alleged drunk drivers, and they and prosecutors will work to get you the penalties that they feel that you deserve - even if you feel that those penalties are unwarranted or overzealous. The best thing that you can do for yourself is speak with an aggressive Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney. Your case will be evaluated immediately in order to determine the best course of action.

DUI Defense Lawyer Serving Fort Lauderdale

There are many different types of DUI charges that you could face. If you have been charged with any of the below, you can contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI lawyer at our offices to discuss your case:

• DUI
• Multiple DUI
• Felony DUI
• DUI Accident
• DUI Manslaughter
• Commercial DUI

Important Facts:

If you have been arrested for DUI, you have only 10 days to schedule a hearing with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). This hearing is an administrative action that is entirely separate from your criminal trial; however it has the very important role of determining the future of your driving privileges. It is at this hearing that your license could be suspended or even revoked. A DUI lawyer can defend your case in this hearing as well - that is why it is vital that you contact an attorney as soon as possible after your arrest.

Penalties:

1st Offense DUI

• Up to $1000 fine
• Up to 9 months jail
• Driver’s license suspension 180 days – 1 year
• 1 year probation
• Vehicle impoundment
• Possible ignition interlock device
• Mandatory community service
• Alcohol screening and counseling
• DUI school

2nd Offense DUI

• Up to $2000 fine
• Up to 1 year jail sentence
• Driver’s license suspension up to 5 years
• 1 year probation
• Vehicle impoundment
• Ignition interlock device
• Mandatory community service
• Alcohol screening and counseling
• DUI school

3rd Offense DUI

• Up to $5000 fine
• Up to 5 years in prison
• Up to 10 year driver’s license suspension
• Up to 5 years probation
• Vehicle impoundment
• Ignition interlock device
• Mandatory community service
• Alcohol screening and counseling
• DUI school

4th Offense DUI

• Up to $5000 fine
• Up to  5 years in prison
• Permanent driver’s license suspension
• 5 year probation
• Vehicle impoundment
• Ignition interlock device
• Mandatory community service
• Alcohol screening and counseling
• DUI school

Fort Lauderdale DUI Defense Attorney

Whether you are facing a misdemeanor DUI, felony DUI, multiple DUI offenses, DUI with serious bodily injury or vehicular manslaughter, a DUI defense lawyer at our law offices can offer you the protection that you need.

Arrested for driving under the influence? Contact a Fort Lauderdale DUI attorney  today!