Penalties for DUI in Broward County

Being accused of driving under the influence can be one of the most terrifying situations an individual is forced to face after choosing to consume alcohol and get behind the wheel of a vehicle.  As a premier DUI law firm serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County for the last two decades, The Law Office of Marshal Geisser is prepared to build a compelling defense on your behalf for your recent DUI arrest.  Driving a car, truck or any other type of vehicle with a Blood/Breath Alcohol Level of .08% or higher is considered against the law, and can hold serious and permanent repercussions.

Not only can driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs put your own life in danger, but the ones around you are also in immediate danger.  When an individual consumes any amount of alcohol, their judgment is impaired, leaving them unsure whether the decision they are about to make is actually an appropriate one.  With extremely strict DUI laws and penalties, the state finds a drunk driving charge punishable in many different ways, including:

• Steep fines up to $2,000 depending on the conditions of your arrest
• Community service
• Imprisonment, up to 9 months for the first offense and 12 months for the second offense
• Impoundment of your vehicle
• Possibility of a misdemeanor or felony conviction on your criminal record
• License suspension

A Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorney Can Protect You

You will need to act quickly if you are arrested for DUI, for you will only have 10 days from the arrest to schedule a hearing at your local DHSMV to protest the suspension of your license.  Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your license.  A Fort Lauderdale DUI attorney at our firm is prepared to build a competent argument for your case, so consult with us today!