| Violating DUI laws in Florida is a serious offense and | | | | additional charges. |
| must be taken really seriously. Penalties and | | | | Other attorneys charge a fee to handle your case all |
| consequences if you are convicted of violating the DUI | | | | the way to trial. If they are able to negotiate and |
| law could include fines, loss of license, vehicle | | | | dismiss the case, you pay them for everything, |
| immobilization, community service, increase of | | | | anyway. |
| insurance rate, and even imprisonment. Do not take | | | | Retainer fees |
| this into passing. It is best to immediately consult with | | | | In some cases, DUI lawyers will require a retainer fee. |
| an attorney when you are arrested. You have ten | | | | This is an advanced flat rate fee that covers the |
| days to make an appeal to prevent your license from | | | | lawyer's services regardless of how long or short the |
| being revoked indefinitely or permanently. | | | | lawyer spends on your case. Be informed of what the |
| Range of fees | | | | retainer fee covers. Usually, in special circumstances |
| Are you reluctant to seek immediate legal help | | | | when there is little amount of service in proportion to |
| because you are afraid of the exorbitant fees? Do not | | | | the retainer fee, the attorney may be required to |
| worry. The fees are sometimes minimal, and just goes | | | | return a part of it. |
| up depending on how severe your violation is. There | | | | Written agreement |
| fees range from as low as $500 dollars to thousands | | | | Make sure that you have a written fee agreement |
| in cases of repeat offense. | | | | with your attorney before services are rendered. You |
| Charging methods | | | | can get several quotations online or through the phone |
| Lawyers charge their clients differently. Some lawyers | | | | to assess if the attorney is charging you reasonably or |
| charge by the hour. Some will charge an initial fee to | | | | within limit. |
| cover all the initial legal steps - reviewing the police | | | | Extra fees |
| report and the file from the district attorney and | | | | There are also extra fees for expert witnesses that |
| appearing on your first hearing. If, at that stage, | | | | would testify on scientific facts or issues that could |
| charges are dropped against you, then that is where | | | | help you in your case. Additional fees could also include |
| the fees end as well. Additional hearings would mean | | | | costs for the exhibits, investigators, and so on. |