Florida DUI Defense Attorney
Experienced legal representation for DUI and DWI throughout Florida.
Serving clients across Florida, including Sarasota and Manatee County, and assisting out-of-state visitors charged in Florida
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Florida DUI Defense
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Florida, you may be facing serious consequences—often starting immediately. Florida DUI cases can impact your driver’s license, employment, and future, even before your case reaches court.
Attorney Amy Pietrowski provides strategic Florida DUI defense focused on protecting your rights, challenging the evidence, and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are a Florida resident or were charged while visiting the state, Ask Attorney Amy offers knowledgeable, responsive representation focused on protecting your rights, record, and future.
Why Select Our Florida Legal Services?
The early involvement of a skilled attorney can profoundly impact the resolution of your legal issues. Amy Pietrowski is dedicated to protecting your rights and securing the best possible outcomes in every case we handle.
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Florida DUI Laws and What You’re Facing
In Florida, a person may be charged with DUI if they are driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while:
Having a BAC of 0.08% or higher, or
Being impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances
DUI charges may be filed even without a breath test result if law enforcement claims impairment based on observations or field sobriety testing.
Want a full breakdown?
→ Read the Florida DUI Laws Guide
Florida Implied Consent
and Breath Test Refusal
Florida’s implied consent law means that by driving in Florida, you agree to submit to lawful breath, blood, or urine testing.
Refusing a breath test can trigger serious penalties, including driver’s license suspension, and may also be used as evidence in a DUI case depending on circumstances.
A key part of DUI defense is evaluating whether:
• The stop was lawful
• The arrest was supported by probable cause
• The request for testing followed proper procedures
Florida DUI Penalties
Florida DUI penalties vary based on prior offenses, BAC level, and whether the incident involved property damage or injury. Penalties can include:
Fines and court costs
Jail time in certain cases
Probation and community service
DUI school and substance abuse evaluation
Driver’s license suspension
Ignition interlock device requirements
Even a first DUI can have long-term consequences—especially for professionals, students, and commercial drivers.
Administrative License Suspension in Florida (DHSMV)
Florida DUI cases often involve two tracks:
The criminal case (court)
The administrative license suspension (Florida DHSMV)
This is time-sensitive. After a DUI arrest, there are strict deadlines related to protecting your ability to drive. Early legal action can preserve options and help avoid preventable suspension issues.
Florida DUI Defense for Out-of-State Drivers
If you were arrested for DUI while visiting Florida, your case may still affect your
home-state license and insurance. Ask Attorney Amy helps out-of-state drivers understand the process, reduce travel where possible, and resolve Florida DUI charges with minimal disruption.
Florida DUI FAQs
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In Florida, a driver may be charged with DUI if their BAC is 0.08% or higher. Commercial drivers and drivers under 21 are subject to lower limits.
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Yes. Florida law allows DUI charges based on observed impairment, even without a breath test result.
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Refusing a lawful test can result in an automatic driver’s license suspension and may impact your DUI case.
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Not necessarily. While jail time is possible, many first-time cases may qualify for alternative outcomes depending on the facts and prior history.
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A Florida DUI arrest can still affect your home-state driver’s license and insurance. It’s important to address the charge quickly.
Florida DUI Defense
✓ Implied consent and BAC laws
✓ License suspension hearings
✓ First time and repeat offenses
New: Florida DUI Laws Guide
Speak With a Florida DUI Defense Attorney Today.
Your future deserves a strong defense.
If you are facing a DUI charge in Florida, don’t wait. Early legal guidance can protect your rights, help preserve driving options, and build the strongest defense strategy possible.
Contact Ask Attorney Amy today to discuss your Florida DUI case.
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