Fort Myers Criminal Defense Lawyer

Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs constitutes the criminal offense of DUI (driving under the influence). For most adult recreational drivers, your blood alchohol content must be at or above .08% to be in violation of this law. Penalties include: jail time, driver’s license suspension, probation, fines, community service, and DUI school as well as the possible installation of an ignition interlock system on your car.

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Fort Myers, you can learn more about how our firm can help resolve your case and save your driver's license. We have a dedicated Fort Myers DUI Defense website to help you understand more about the DUI process..

The Fort Myers DUI lawyers at Musca Law are committed to defending the rights of clients who are facing drunk driving charges in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the rest of Lee County. We know the difference that a skilled Fort Myers DUI lawyer can make for a client, and thus we fight to protect your rights to help you avoid the many penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction.

After a Fort Myers DUI arrest, a driver has only 10 days to schedule a DMV hearing with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Should a driver fail to schedule this hearing within the 10-day time frame, this will result in the suspension of his or her driving privileges, regardless of the outcome of the criminal case.

Fortunately, a Fort Myers DUI attorney at Musca Law can schedule your DMV hearing for you and can represent you at this hearing in order to help you reach a better outcome to get a head start on your criminal case. This hearing is held in regards to the suspension of your driver’s license from your DUI arrest and charges, and will be able to contest these accusations and possibly have your license reinstated.

If you drive a motor vehicle in Florida, you are subject to the state’s implied consent law. This law states that you must submit to a chemical test (blood or breath test) to determine the presence and amount of alcohol in your breath or blood if you are arrested for a DUI. A urine test may be administered in the case of a driving under the influence of a drug arrest. If you refuse a chemical test, you could be subject to driver’s license suspension for up to one year for a first offense. A second or subsequent breath or blood test refusal could be charged as a criminal offense and a conviction will carry additional penalties on top of driver’s license suspension. This is why it is so important for you to contact a DUI Lawyer at Musca Law.

To find out what a DUI attorney at our firm can do to help protect your freedom and your driving privileges, contact Musca Law today to schedule a free confidential consultation. We take on DUI cases throughout all of Lee County, Florida, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Bonita Springs.

Contact a Fort Myers DUI attorney at Musca Law today!