π¨ Not Your First DUI? Blew Over the Limit? Refused the Test?
You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. As a DUI attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Iβve defendedΒ the toughest DUI cases and helped clients walk away with reduced charges, withheld adjudication, or even a dismissal.
If your case isn’t straightforward, you need a lawyer who knows how to dig into the details and fight the evidence—not just sign a plea deal.
π 1. We Break Down the Breathalyzer
Just because you blew over .08 doesn’t mean the test was valid. We challenge:
Improper calibration of the Intoxilyzer 8000
Failure to observe the required 20-minute waiting period
Medical conditions like GERD, asthma, or diabetes
Unqualified testing officers
π Related:DUI Breath Test Challenges in Florida
π 2. We Defend DUI Refusal Cases Aggressively
If you refused the breath test, the State may still try to prove impairment without it. We:
Attack the officer’s observations
Challenge the validity of the refusal warning
Dispute whether the refusal was lawful or voluntary
π Related:How to avoid jail after a DUI arrest
π 3. We Handle Repeat DUI Charges Head-On
Multiple DUI convictions can lead to:
Felony charges
License revocation
Mandatory jail time
Long-term ignition interlock requirements
We push for treatment-based resolutions, sentencing alternatives, and challenge priors when records are incomplete or procedurally flawed.
π§βοΈ 4. We Prepare for Trial—Not Just Pleas
Many lawyers aim for a plea. We prepare for trial from Day One. That gives us leverage to:
Suppress critical evidence
Catch the State off guard
Win motions that shift the case dramatically in your favor
π 5. We Know How to Negotiate Down—When It Counts
Don’t assume you’re out of options just because your case is complicated. The right DUI attorney can change everything.
Letβs talk before the State builds their case against you.
π² Call (954) 270-0769 or schedule your consultation.
π How a DUI Attorney in Fort Lauderdale FL Fights Complex Cases
When the facts are stacked against you, we work behind the scenes to:
Negotiate wet reckless or careless driving
Secure withhold of adjudication
Minimize DUI penalties to avoid jail, interlock, and license loss
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β Frequently Asked Questions
π§ͺ Can I beat a DUI in Florida if I failed the breath test?
Yes. Breath test results can be challenged on technical grounds—like improper calibration, short observation periods, or medical conditions that cause inaccurate readings.
π What happens if I refused the breath test in Florida?
Refusing a breath test can trigger a license suspension, but you may still beat the DUI if the State lacks other strong evidence. We challenge the refusal warning, legality, and how impairment is proven.
π Are second or third DUIs in Florida felony charges?
A second DUI is typically a misdemeanor, but a third DUI within 10 years or a DUI with injury or death can be charged as a felony, with longer prison terms and mandatory interlock.
βοΈ Will my case go to trial?
Not always. But we prepare every case as if it will. That trial-readiness often gives us leverage in negotiations to secure a better outcome—dismissal, reduction, or withheld adjudication.
π Can a DUI still be reduced even if I refused testing?
Yes. We’ve helped clients who refused the test negotiate wet reckless pleas or other reduced charges, especially if the case lacks strong corroborating evidence.