First DUI in Manatee County
In Manatee County, FL, the penalties for a first-time driving under the influence offense are punishable by:
- a period of probation not exceeding 12 months;
- a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000;
- imprisonment for not more than six months;
- a mandatory 50 hours of community service; and
- a mandatory ten-day vehicle impoundment.
Attorney for a First DUI in Manatee County
If you were accused of a first DUI in Manatee County, FL, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Sammis Law Firm. We represent clients throughout Manatee County after an arrest by:
- Florida Highway Patrol;
- Manatee County Sheriff’s Office;
- Bradenton Police Department;
- Bradenton Beach Police Department;
- Palmetto Police Department; and
- Holmes Beach Police Department.
When a person refuses to submit to a blood test, breath test, or urine test pursuant to s. 327.352, F.S., a law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests for violations of this chapter shall file with the clerk of the court, on a form provided by the commission, a certified statement that probable cause existed to arrest the person for a violation of s. 327.35, F.S., and that the person refused to submit to a test as required by s. 327.352, F.S.
Along with the statement, the officer shall also submit a sworn statement on a form provided by the commission that the person has been advised of both the penalties for failure to submit to the blood, breath, or urine test and the procedure for requesting a hearing. Section 327.35215(2), F.S.
Attorney for 1st DUI in Manatee County, FL
