DUI Defense Lawyers Protecting Your Rights After A DUI Arrest
Everyone makes mistakes, but unfortunately, making the mistake of operating a vehicle while under the influence can lead to serious consequences. If you are charged with DUI, it’s in your best interest to hire the experienced Spring Hill DUI attorneys at Carlson Meissner & Hayslett as soon as possible. Our attorneys have a long history of success helping clients who have been charged with DUI in Spring Hill. In fact, we have been defending the rights of DUI defendants in the greater Tampa Bay area since 1971. Our goal is to reduce or eliminate your penalties and protect your freedom. Call 352-585-9073 now to schedule a free consultation regarding your case.
You can face a wide range of serious consequences if you are convicted of DUI in Spring Hill, including:
It doesn’t matter whether you are a first-time or repeat offender—you can face serious penalties for driving while intoxicated.
If you are convicted of DUI in Spring Hill, the court may order you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle for a specified period of time. This device requires you to submit to a breathalyzer test before starting your vehicle. If your BAC registers over the limit, your car will not start. The device is also capable of requiring random testing while the car is running. Your personal history of DUI convictions determines how long you may be required to have an IID installed on your car. One of our DUI lawyers in Spring Hill can help you further understand the penalties connected with a drunk driving conviction during your consultation.
Don’t hesitate to contact our attorneys immediately after you are arrested for DUI. Why? If you are arrested, your driver’s license will be suspended. The arresting officer will issue you a DUI citation, which will serve as your temporary driving permit for 10 days. To challenge the suspension of your driving privileges,you must request a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. That’s why failing to act quickly following your arrest may prevent you from challenging your license suspension.
Don’t wait until your freedom and your future are compromised. If you are facing a license suspension, contact one of our DUI lawyers today. With more than 125 years of combined experience, our team has handled thousands of DUI cases. We work to minimize all penalties, including the administrative suspension of your driving privileges. Without the guidance of a skilled DUI defense attorney, you are at the mercy of the DMV.
Law enforcement officers use three types of chemical tests to determine a driver’s impairment. These tests include:
Many drivers assume that they cannot fight their DUI charges if the results of their chemical test reveal that they are intoxicated, but that’s not the case. Our Spring Hill DUI attorneys know how to challenge the accuracy of each of these tests. For example, a minor error in the way that a blood sample is taken, tested, or stored after testing could affect the accuracy of the results.
We will carefully review the procedures that law enforcement followed when taking, testing, and storing your blood sample to look for issues that could affect the results.
There are also certain steps that law enforcement officers must take when administering breath tests. If the machine is not calibrated properly, for example, the results will not be accurate. These are all critical pieces of information that we arm ourselves with when defending your DUI case. Our extensive knowledge of the scientific inconsistencies of DUI chemical tests allows us to protect your legal rights and provide you with the best possible defense.
If you are facing DUI charges in Spring Hill, seek legal representation from the skilled criminal defense lawyers at Carlson Meissner & Hayslett as soon as possible. Our team, which consists of experienced attorneys and investigators, will work tirelessly to help you reach the best possible outcome in your case. We know how to win the most complex DUI cases. Let us put this knowledge to work for you. To schedule a free consultation regarding your case, call 352-585-9073 or fill out the form on our contact page.
