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Lakeland
DUI
Attorney
& Lawyer, providing experienced Criminal DUI Defense and
other Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
Polk County, and Central
Florida.
 That one
moment where you decide to put your key in the ignition
could damage your reputation and career forever. Facing DUI
charges in Florida is a serious matter, which requires a
serious DUI Defense Attorney - Lawyer. Retaining the
services of experienced legal counsel to represent your
legal interests can make significant difference in the
outcome of your legal situation.
While it is
not illegal to drink alcohol and drive, it is illegal to
drive “under the influence” or "while intoxicated"
when your ability to operate a car has been affected by
alcohol or drugs, such as when you can no longer judge
distances or react to emergencies while driving.
With regards
to drinking and driving, the legal limit is
currently set at a 0.08% alcohol to blood ratio.
An experienced DUI defense attorney & lawyer
will ensure you are fully aware of your legal rights
and options for you defense regarding the charges
against you. When it is not possible to have the
charges dropped, reduced, or negotiate an acceptable
plea,
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., will ensure the
prosecution is held to the burden of proving beyond
a reasonable doubt the charges against you were
warranted. We will hold all evidence, witness
statements, and the actions of law enforcement under
a microscope, while aggressively protection your
legal rights.
Contact
an experienced Lakeland DUI defense attorney & lawyer
at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975,
and schedule a confidential consultation.
A DUI, Driving Under The Influence (of drugs or
alcohol), is a
criminal traffic offense, of which the penalties for repeat
offenses are more severe for each offense where a
guilty plea or conviction is obtained.
For example, a first-time DUI conviction doesn’t
require jail time as part of the sentence. But a
second-time DUI conviction within five (5) years of
the first requires a minimum of ten (10) days jail.
You should also know that DUI can be charged as a
felony under certain circumstances. And, if arrested
for DUI, your Florida Drivers' License can be
suspended by the Florida
Department of Motor Vehicles.
*
Important Notice *
After a
person has been arrested for a DUI Offense, they have 10
(ten) days from the date of arrest to request an administrative
hearing with the department of motor vehicles. Contact our office to
allow us to fill out the necessary forms to request a temporary
hardship permit.
As an experienced
Lakeland DUI defense attorney &
lawyer,
Gail Cheatwood
has successfully represented numerous Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida area residents in the
defense of DUI charges and other criminal defense legal
issues.
A dropped or
dismissed Driving Under the Influence, (DUI),
charge can sometimes hinge on one important detail. A
qualified Lakeland DUI Defense Attorney - Lawyer at
Gail Cheatwood
will perform thorough
investigations to find answers to these and other important
questions:
Were the blood or breath test
results accurate?
Were the breath test results compromised in any way?
Were field sobriety tests performed according to
protocol?
Did the arresting officer have probable cause to pull
over the vehicle?
Did the arresting officer report all details accurately?
Was the defendant exhibiting impaired driving?
Were the defendant’s constitutional rights violated?
Depending upon
the circumstances of your arrest and possibly your prior
criminal history, a DUI conviction
may result in:
Suspension of
your driving privileges;
Having your
license revoked;
Potential
vehicle forfeiture;
Community
service;
Lengthy terms
of probation;
Forfeiture of
property or assets;
Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights (felony
conviction).
If you have been charged with a DUI offense in
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida,
contact an experienced
DUI defense attorney &
lawyer at
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A., today
by calling
(863) 686-0975.
Your reputation is not the only thing at stake when facing
DUI charges or other criminal offenses, but
your liberties, rights, freedom as well. It is well documented
that those who are innocent have been known to have served or
are currently serving time in our County Jails and State
Prisons. You should make every effort to ensure you are not one
of these statistics. Seek experienced legal counsel to stand up
and fight for your legal rights, giving you the best opportunity
to be treated fairly by the criminal justice system.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Lakeland
DUI defense attorney & lawyer
who proudly serves the
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
or Polk County Florida
area, contact
The Law Office of
Gail Cheatwood, P.A.,
by calling
(863) 686-0975
or by email by filling out our confidential
case submission form.
Lakeland
DUI
Attorney
& Lawyer, providing experienced Criminal DUI Defense and
other Criminal Defense legal services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow,
Polk County, and Central
Florida.
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