Being charged with a DUI in Florida is a very serious situation.  Secure legal representation immediately to avoid losing your license, paying large fines, or going to jail.

When you or someone you care about has been charged with a DUI in Miami-Dade, contact the Law Office of Roger P. Foley for a free evaluation of the case and a review of possible defenses based upon the particular facts.  We are fast, efficient, thorough, and hard working.   Once retained we will immediately begin preparing the necessary research and documentation necessary to handle your case promptly.  We understand that you are placing your confidence with us.  Our goal is to make sure your rights are protected and that you get a quality defense.

DEFENDING YOUR DUI CASE:

When you are charged with a DUI in Florida there are two matters that need to be addressed: the Criminal Portion, and the Administrative Portion.

Criminal Portion
The State of Florida may file formal charges (an Information) against you for violation of Florida Statute § 316.193.   If you are charged criminally with Driving Under the Influence you face a number of possible penalties including imprisonment, probation, fines, restitution, community service, mandatory DUI classes, substance abuse counseling, immobilization of your vehicle, and more.

Administrative Portion
In addition to any criminal charges against you, and before the criminal portion of your case has been settled, the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) may impose administrative sanctions restricting or revoking your license.  Your driver's license will be suspended for 6 months if you blew a .08 or higher on the breath machine.  If you refused to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test you will have your driver's license suspended for 1 year.   If it is the second time refusing these tests, your driving privileges will be suspended for eighteen months.  These administrative suspensions will occur automatically unless a request for a Formal Review Hearing is properly filed within 10 days of the arrest.  Pending the Formal Review Hearing, the individual charged with DUI will be issued a temporary permit to drive.  Upon winning the Formal Review Hearing your driving privileges will be reinstated.

Contact us immediately so our firm can prepare and file the necessary paperwork for you to have a Formal Review Hearing - it is your right!

Contact us within 10 days of your arrest and our firm will get you a temporary permit to drive while we challenge the administrative suspension of your driver's license.  Having a valid driver's license prior to the DUI arrest is necessary to obtain a temporary permit from the DMV.