DUI Defense Attorneys defending clients against drunk driving charges in Martin County, Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County and Indian River County

Treasure Coast Legal's DUI Defense Attorneys defend clients accused of drunk driving in Stuart, Palm City, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Sewall's Point, Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce, and other surrounding cities in Martin County, Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County and Indian River County. Every DUI Defense Attorney at Treasure Coast Legal has significant experience defending DUI cases. Shaun Plymale, Esq., of the firm's shareholders, spent considerable time prosecuting DUI cases for the State's Attorney's Office before becoming a well-recognized Treasure Coast DUI Defense Attorney and the most recent past President of the Martin County Bar Association.

You may think that the first DUI Defense Attorney you find to defend your DUI charge is the best, because you just want someone to handle the problem as soon as possible. While a DUI charge is serious and definitely requires quick management, it's important to pick a DUI Defense Attorney who can help you mitigate the problem properly. You should strongly consider hiring a DUI Defense Attorney who has served on the prosecution side and defense side of DUI cases. Shaun Plymale, Esq., meets these qualifications.

DUI penalties in Florida

The consequences of a DUI conviction may not end when you are finished paying fines, serving jail time, or performing community service. Prospective employers may decline you opportunities. You may lose eligibility for professional licenses. You may lose your ability to care for your family with no driver's license.

If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Florida, state law proscribes the penalties:

First conviction – fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1000, but higher with a BAL of .15 or higher or a minor in the car; mandatory community service, possible probation and incarceration of up to 6-9 months

Second conviction – fine ranging from $1000 to $5000, depending on BAL and the presence of minors; mandatory imprisonment in some instances

Third conviction – possible felony DUI penalties, fine ranging from $2000 to $5000, possible mandatory imprisonment or imprisonment of up to one year

Call 772-621-2898 for help with your DUI defense in Martin County, Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County and Indian River County.

Treasure Coast Legal's DUI Defense Attorneys represent clients in Stuart, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Palm City, Vero Beach, Sewall's Point, Martin County, Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County and Indian River County.