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St. Petersburg DUI Attorneys

Defending DUI Charges in Florida

Driving under the influence (DUI) is the act of operating a vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, commercial vehicle) while one’s abilities are impaired as a result of the consumption of alcohol or drugs. “Drugs” refers to illegal drugs as well as to abuse of over-the-counter or prescription drugs and medicines.

A DUI charge in Florida is heavily punished. License probation or suspension is the immediate action upon one’s failure of field sobriety or breathalyzer tests. Sentencing for a DUI conviction can include fines, jail time, mandatory classes or counseling and possible impounding of the driver’s vehicle.

DUI is typically charged as a misdemeanor, although any resulting injuries or deaths will escalate the charge to a felony. Sentencing will depend upon several factors:

  • Prior violations, if any
  • Traffic law violations
  • The age of the driver (whether under or over the age of 21)
  • The presence of children in the vehicle
  • Property damage
  • Injury to other drivers, passengers or pedestrians

DUI in St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida

Florida observes an “implied consent” law – stating that a person, when they drive, automatically gives consent to accept field sobriety tests, breathalyzer or chemical tests to check their blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

In Florida the acceptable BAC for an adult over 21 years old is below .08%. If the driver’s blood alcohol concentration it is at or above that percentage they are deemed to be driving under the influence. If the driver is under 21 years of age, their BAC must not be above .02%.

The Leavengood & Nash Criminal Defense Firm has extensive experience in the area of DUI in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Hiring a lawyer immediately after your DUI arrest is imperative to have any chance of getting your charges dropped or case dismissed. Instead of going to jail or paying a fine, you may be able to simply attend classes or counseling – and get your license back.

Have you been charged with a DUI in St. Petersburg? Contact us today!(800) 526-1949
Case Results
Defendant was arrested and accused of Lewd and Lascivious Battery on a Child.

Result - Avoided prosecution and charges were dropped.
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Defendant was charged with Armed Robbery (10/20/Life) and DUI.

Result - He accepted a plea to 5.2 years prison in total.
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Defendant was charged with Trafficking in Hydrocodone; Sale of Cocaine; Sale of Oxycodone.

Result - Defendant received no jail or prison time.
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Defendant was charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of Marijuana.

Result - Defendant entered a plea to an agreed sentence of 5years.
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Defendant was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

Result - Defendant entered a plea to an agreed sentence of 5 years.
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Defendant was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

Result - Defendant avoided any jail time and received 3 years of probation.
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Defendant was charged with Grand Theft of over $50,000 (2nd Degree Felony).

Result -(NO CONVICTION) and NO RESTITUTION.
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Defendant was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana (over 20grams).

Result - Withhold of Adjudication on all Felony Charges.
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Defendant was on probation for DUI (in Hillsborough County).

Result - Defendant avoided jail by performing 10days of community service.
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Defendant was accused of DUI, 2nd offense within 5 years.

Result - Charge was reduced from DUI to Reckless driving.
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Defendant was accused of Felony Illegal Dumping.

Result - State reduced charge to a misdemeanor and Defendant paid a fine.
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Defendant was accused of DUI and Violation of Drivers License Restriction.

Result - DUI was reduced to a Careless Driving.
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Defendant was on probation for Felony Driving on Suspended License.

Result - One year prison.
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Defendant crashed his car into a police cruiser.

Result - One count of DUI was dismissed.
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Defendant was charged with DUI resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Result - State agreed to depart from the mandatory prison sentence.
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Defendant was charged with criminal trespassing for performing motorcycle "stunts on an airport runway without permission.

Result - All Charges Dropped.
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Defendant was charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon in Airport.

Result - All charges dropped.
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(Hillsborough County)
Defendant was arrested for Felony Battery.

Result - All charges dropped.
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Defendant was arrested for Felony Fleeing and Eluding and officer.

Result - Charge was reduced to Misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice and Defendant avoided a license suspension.
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Defendant was charged with Battery.

Result - Charge was reduced to Disorderly Conduct with a with-hold of adjudication (No Conviction).
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