Jacksonville DUI Attorney

Arrested for driving under the influence in Jacksonville, FL?

Being accused of DUI is not only embarrassing, but a conviction can have long-term effects on your personal and professional reputation, as well as restrict your ability to drive for six months or longer. If you or a loved one has been accused of drunk driving and are potentially facing legal consequences, we urge you to contact a Jacksonville DUI lawyer from The Law Offices of Jason K. S. Porter, P.A at once.

At our firm, we have experience with DUI laws and are extensively familiar with defending cases of drunk driving. We take pride in our ability to act quickly and aggressively on behalf of clients who've been accused of drunk driving. We treat our clients with respect and take action to defend their reputation and future both in and out of court. In fact, one of our attorney's, Adair Rommel, is Board Certified in criminal trial law; a certification that emphasizes his merit and skillful legal capabilities. When you need proven results and experienced representation on your side, look no further. We are ready to defend your case, your rights and your future.

Explanation of Jacksonville DUI Charges

Just as in any other state, Florida has strict rules and regulations on drinking and driving. While not all drinking and driving cases result in an arrest and conviction, some cases quickly spiral out of control without help from a competent lawyer. In our beautiful state, no driver is allowed to get behind the wheel of a vehicle with blood alcohol content at or above 0.08 percent. The law additionally states that a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) does not need to actually be at 0.08 percent for an arrest to take place – the driver simply has to have their abilities impaired.

In many unfortunate cases, an environmental reason, such as cloudy weather could prevent a person from seeing a stoplight. Not being aware that the light is red, the driver could accidently run the light. A nearby officer suspects that the driver is under the influence of alcohol and pulls the individual over. After several field sobriety tests, such as the walk-and-turn test or one-leg stand, the officer comes to the conclusion that the driver is, in fact, drunk. In reality, a number of reasons could have contributed to the driver "failing" the tests, including nerves of being arrested and charged.

It happens all the time. An overzealous officer will make mistakes or overlook other conditions when trying to make an arrest. The consistency with which these types of wrongful actions happen could leave you to pick up the pieces of an arrest, vehicle impoundment or conviction. Unlawful police stops in which a person's breath and blood is tested should not be used as evidence against you. Furthermore, field sobriety tests are rarely 100% accurate and should not be taken as such. Therefore, if you are now up for DUI sentencing, it is crucial to seek legal assistance from a professional who can help you determine whether a plea bargain is the right route for you.

Breath & Blood Tests
One of the most commonly utilized forms of DUI testing is the breath and blood test. There are used to test the level of alcohol in the subject's system and allow for law enforcement officers to test either at the scene of the arrest with a handheld machine or in a more controlled environment. While many people view these tests as the final nail in the coffin for any given arrest, the truth is that just because you have been arrested and told that you have "failed" the DUI test does not mean that you are without hope. There are defenses that can be utilized against a failed test (such as a break in the chain of custody or a breath machine that hasn't been calibrated properly) and an experienced DUI attorney will be able to help utilize this. Read more about breath and blood tests.

DUI Defense Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida

We defend clients who are accused of DUI in a range of cases, including multiple DUI, commercial DUI, DUID and underage DUI. Drinking and driving is considered to be a harmful and criminal act because of its potential to seriously injure drivers, passengers and other cars on the road. In some instances, manslaughter or vehicular homicide charges are even slapped on those who have been convicted of a DUI accident that resulted in the death of another. Drunk driving can also result in criminal charges of reckless driving because of the number of lives it endangers.

When the person accused of DUI is also driving while license suspended or the person leaves the scene of the accident early, even more serious penalties could ensue. Whatever questions you have regarding your recent DUI, chances are that we have the answers. We have represented clients in administrative hearings at the DHSMV in order to seek reinstatement of our client's driving privileges. Furthermore, we have the knowledge you may need to tackle arraignment, appeals and even expungements.

Contact our Jacksonville DUI firm today!

Our legal team has garnered respect in the legal community for our careful work in case development and our well-honed trial skills. When we take on a case, we are determined to explore all potential defenses, no matter whether we are challenging the prosecution's evidence, cross-examining law enforcement, conducting scientific investigations into testing procedures and equipment or exploring potential violations of our client's rights with regard to reasonable suspicion and probable cause as provided in the U.S. Constitution. As each case has unique facts and circumstances, a full and thorough review of your case should take place immediately after your arrest.

When immediate defense action is taken, you increase the possibility of having your charges dismissed or reduced. If your case goes to trial, we will argue your case and fight for an acquittal. Our negotiating skills and professional approach to cases provide clients with vigorous support when facing accusations of all types of DUI charges. Our legal team includes three former DUI prosecutors with more than 30 years of combined legal experience, including one former Division Chief who supervised DUI prosecutions. We also have a former DUI Hearing Officer for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) as part of our highly qualified staff. This past experience allows us to provide our clients with high-quality legal assistance that truly sets us apart from the average firm.

Contact a Jacksonville DUI attorney from our firm for professional legal counsel in all types of DUI cases.