Criminal DUI

Criminal DUI Defense Attorney in Tampa

DUI (driving under the influence) is a criminal charge, usually a misdemeanor offense, which includes criminal penalties: jail time, fines, probation, community service, and more. Therefore, you need a criminal DUI defense attorney to represent you from the outset. From the moment you are arrested for driving under the influence, a Tampa DUI lawyer will need to be involved in order to protect your rights and guide you through the criminal court process so you can enhance the possibility of a good result for your case.

The Tampa DUI lawyers at Parks & Braxton have over 40 years of combined legal experience and have the commitment to the clients to see them through the entire DUI process, including their criminal case. The DUI attorneys understand that your freedom and your reputation are at stake and will fight to protect your rights.

Any DUI charge is a serious legal matter.  The possibility of losing your ability to drive is high.  If convicted, you may face jail time and steep fines.  The prosecutor and law enforcement work together and are intent to get a conviction.  When you are faced with criminal charges in a DUI case, you do not want to take chances.  You must have your own experienced DUI defense attorney to fight for you.

At Parks & Braxton, the attorneys are dedicated and experienced.  Your case will be a priority and will be addressed as such.  The attorney realizes fully that your charge is of serious concern to you, and that you wish a compelling and complete defense in your case.  The DUI defense lawyers at Parks & Braxton are quality DUI defense attorneys and are going to fight aggressively for you.

Tampa Criminal DUI Defense Attorney

Any DUI court process will begin with the arrest of a driver for driving under the influence. The driver will then be held in custody, where a bail amount will be set or where the person will be released on his or her own recognizance/Pre-trial release.

Your first court appearance will be your arraignment, wherein the judge will inform you of your rights and of the specific DUI charges that you face. At this time, you will be able to enter a plea before the court, of not guilty, guilty or no contest. Your Tampa DUI attorney will be able to enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf.  In Tampa Florida, upon request, the State Attorney has 15 days to provide the dui defense lawyer with all of the documents in the case including police reports, breath test documents and a video of the investigation.

Once all of the documents have been received, the DUI defense lawyer will be able to file  pretrial motions to exclude evidence such as a motion to suppress or other motion which will serve to help you reach a favorable outcome for your case. If the defense attorney has conducted a proper investigation of your case, it could be that blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results can be suppressed due to an improperly calibrated breathalyzer machine or other error by law enforcement.

During your Tampa DUI trial, your case will be heard in front of a jury. The attorney will be able to present your case and present witnesses and evidence in your favor, as well as cross-examine witnesses that the State (the prosecution) provides. The jury will then decide the verdict.

Contact a Tampa DUI lawyer at Parks & Braxton for an experienced, skilled and dedicated DUI defense attorney.