Aripeka, FL DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

Absolutely, you should consult with an experienced attorney, who would have many questions about the many issues inherent in any DUI matter.  Those questions would address details of the initial stop and detention, whether there was probable cause to justify the officer's request for a breath test, how it was requested, and many other issues.  It would be very unwise to receive the extremely damaging blemish of a DUI conviction on your record and to suffer its consequences without fully investigating and testing the prosecution's case.  Remember, you are presumed to be innocent, and although mere probable cause is required for an arrest, the much higher standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required for a conviction. Regarding your driver license, you do have both the ability to challenge the suspension and to seek a hardship permit.  There are time limitations, however, and these issues would also be addressed during the consultation that you should seek.      

Concussion is when there is a shaking or striking causes a person's brain to incur a trauma. The result can be that a person experiences nausea, vomiting, dizziness, unconsciousness, eye problems, or more. The concussion can be anywhere from mild to extreme. DUI is operating a motor vehicle while one's normal faculties are impaired due to drugs or alcohol. Of course, it is possible for someone to do both. A person could be drunk, get punched or in an accident, and suffer a concussion. The question for your case is what evidence does the state have that you were under the influence. If there is a blood test from the hospital that shows a large amount of alcohol in your system, or perhaps certain drugs, then it would be for a jury to decide whether you were guilty of DUI. The other question is how do you prove that you had a concussion. You might have to testify and that is always a dangerous path for a defendant to take.

Speedy trial attaches when the charges are filed. After charges are filed you have a statutory right to be brought to trial within a certain time frame depending on whether the charges are misdemeanor or felony and whether you are in custody or out.