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We are often asked this question: “I reside in Florida and have a Florida driver’s license, but I just got arrested for DUI out of state, what impact will this have on my Florida driving privileges?” The arrest itself, even if accompanied by an administrative suspension of your driving privileges in the other state, will […]
DUI Refusal in Polk County If you were arrested for DUI in Polk County, FL, the arresting officer probably asked you to submit to a breath test by blowing in a machine called the Intoxilyzer 8000. If you refuse to submit to that breath test, the arresting officer reads an implied consent warning. The warning […]
After a DUI arrest, you might face two consequences to your driver’s license. The first is the on-the-spot administrative suspension, typically explained in a notice printed on your DUI citation. The second is the revocation of your driver’s license, which the court orders at the time of a DUI conviction for at least six (6) […]
After a DUI arrest, if you demand a formal review hearing and the administrative suspension is not invalidated, you will qualify for a hardship license until after the hard suspension. The hard suspension period is: 30-day for a first DUI with a BAC over .08; a 90-day hard suspension for a DUI with a first […]
2026 DUI Penalty Chart in Pinellas County, FL After a DUI arrest in Pinellas County, FL, contact an attorney at Sammis Law Firm. Our offices at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd #701, Clearwater, FL 33762, are located near the courthouse and DHSMV. We provide free and confidential consultations to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. Call […]
DUI on Private Property When no crash occurs, the arresting officer is typically not allowed to make a warrantless arrest for DUI unless each element of the DUI occurs in the officer’s presence. Otherwise, a motion to suppress can be filed to exclude any evidence gathered illegally. We are often asked: “Can a person be […]
