Florida DUI Probable Cause Attorney
If you have been arrested for DUI in Florida, you may think that there is no way to undo it. However, it's important to understand that you have rights. If police violated your rights in making the stop and arresting you, it may be possible to have the charges dismissed.
At The Umansky Law Firm, our DUI Defense lawyers are here to protect your rights if you have been arrested for DUI/DWI. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss challenging the DUI stop in Orlando and other communities in central Florida.
Was the DUI Stop Legal?
All Florida DUI arrests begin with a stop. From there, the officer will typically ask, "Have you been drinking?" You may feel intimidated into answering the question truthfully, even though you have a right to say nothing. From there, the officer may ask you to perform a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test. Pretty soon, the state has enough evidence to charge you with the crime of drunk driving.
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches. Police cannot stop you and search your person or your vehicle for evidence simply because they don't like the way you look. Police may suspect you of drunk driving. But unless police have probable cause that you committed a crime — such as weaving on the road, committing a traffic violation or driving at night with your lights off — police do not have a right to pull you over.
If the stop was illegal, then much if not all of the evidence gathered after the stop can be suppressed. Without evidence, the State may have to dismiss the charges against you.
Our experience as former prosecutors allows us to give you an honest evaluation of your DUI arrest so that you will know your options from the start.
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To schedule a free initial consultation with an Orlando DUI defense attorney at The Umansky Law Firm, contact us through this website or call (407) 228-3838.
