| Getting arrested for violating Florida driving under the | | | | candidates. |
| influence (DUI) Law could be a cause for anxiety. | | | | Create a list of possible Florida DUI lawyers that you |
| Penalties and consequences for conviction could | | | | want to consider and compare rates. Different |
| include fines, suspension or confiscation of license, | | | | lawyers charge differently. Some charge by the hour |
| vehicle immobilization, community service, increase of | | | | and others will ask for an initial fee for services and |
| your insurance fees, and even imprisonment. Your | | | | additional fees for preceding trials. |
| penalty will depend on the severity of your case - the | | | | If you are facing a minor offense as a first offender, it |
| penalties are generally lighter for first offender and | | | | is a good idea to hire a lawyer who will charge an initial |
| much heavier for repeat offenders. Florida DUI Law is | | | | fee to look into your case, study the file from the |
| rather complex and has a unique nature. Thus, | | | | District Attorney's Office, and appear for your first |
| self-representation could be difficult and could cause | | | | hearing without charging you anything at that point. |
| you even more serious consequences. It is therefore | | | | These lawyers will negotiate in this initial trial or pretrial |
| advisable to seek legal help upon arrest. | | | | and close the case so you will not have to go to |
| Costs of hiring a DUI lawyer | | | | actual trial. Once this is done, there will be no more |
| Seeking the legal advice of a Florida DUI Attorney | | | | fees incurred, just the one time initial deal. |
| who has experience and specializes in drunk driving | | | | Remember to always sign an agreement with your |
| defense cases can get very costly. Expect to pay | | | | lawyer regarding fees. Lawyers' fees start from $500 |
| exorbitant fees during and by the end of the trial. In | | | | up to a couple of thousands so you might want to |
| some cases, lawyers' fees can be as much as triple | | | | short list DUI lawyers within the range of $500 to $800. |
| the amount of your fine. | | | | Websites with a database of lawyers categorized by |
| Looking for cheap lawyers | | | | location and specialty are available on the Internet. |
| To make sure you get the best deal, you need to | | | | Compare and contrast their rates before you sign up |
| scout fir the lawyers who charge low litigation rates. | | | | with anybody. |
| Take your time canvassing from pool of possible | | | | |