At
Cohen & Best, P.A.,
we understand the uncertainty you may experience
when charged with a DUI offense, the severity of
penalties if convicted, and the impact a conviction may have
on your life. We defend those charged with a DUI offense
while aggressively protecting your legal rights.
Over the years
we have successfully provided professional DUI defense
legal services for countless Lakeland, Florida and
Poke County area residents.
Issues that
may apply to a DUI include, but may not be limited to:
-
Your Legal Rights When
Pulled Over for Suspicion of Driving Under the
Influence of Drugs or Alcohol.
-
Probable Cause to
Administer Field Sobriety Tests or Vehicle Search.
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Field Sobriety Tests.
-
Hardship License -
Administrative Hearings.
-
Defense of DUI
Charges.
-
Diversion Program.
-
Conviction Penalties.
The
ramifications of a DUI arrest and conviction may be
severe. Almost immediately after a DUI conviction your
driving privileges may be at stake. An unsuccessful
administrative hearing could lead to you loosing you drivers
license for a period of six months to one year (if you
refuse a breathalyzer test).
Individuals
who's livelihood depends upon your ability to operate a
motor vehicle may be immediately put in jeopardy. Adding
insult to injury, your auto insurance rates may
significantly rise or your policy cancelled.
Do not leave your future and reputation to chance. Make
sure your legal rights are protected and you voice is heard. Contact an
experienced Lakeland DUI Attorney
- Lawyer at
Cohen & Best, P.A.,
by calling
(863)
646-7636
or use our
online
case submission form
to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your
DUI Charge or other Criminal Defense legal
issues.
Cohen & Best, P.A.,
is experienced in challenging the details of the
initial stop, police procedures, and the blood alcohol
testing data. While preparing for your DUI defense we
conduct a discovery investigation which includes all police
reports, witness statements, breathalyzer data and any other
evidence or circumstances which may aid in your DUI defense.
Hiring an
experienced and knowledgeable DUI defense attorney
- lawyer at
Cohen & Best, P.A.,
will ensure your legal
rights are protected as we help you prepare an aggressive
defense strategy designed to obtain the best possible
resolution of your DUI defense case.
It is also
important for you to understand that from the date of your
DUI arrest you have ten days to schedule a hearing
before the Department of Motor Vehicles or your license will
be automatically suspended prior to any court appearances
and regardless if you are later convicted or found not
guilty.
Even though
there is no guarantee that you will keep your license after
the hearing, it is an imperative step which should not be
ignored. Overlooking this process could make the process to
reinstating your privileges even harder down the road. We
can also assist you in this process further easing the
burden which you may already be experiencing.
Contact an
experienced
Lakeland DUI Defense Attorney
- Lawyer
at
Cohen & Best, P.A.,
at
(863)
646-7636
to schedule a
confidential consultation regarding your DUI Defense
or other Criminal Defense legal matters.
