Melbourne FL DUI Defense Attorney | http://dougbeam.com DUI is a very serious offense. We have clients come into our office all the time asking question about what should they do if they have been charged with DUI. Here are just a few FAQs and some helpful tips about the DUI process here in Florida. If you have any question about a DUI case or any other criminal cases please visit our website today and see up a consultation.

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Florida DUI FAQs
The Law Offices of Douglas R. Beam
Attorneys and Counselors at Law.
Melbourne FL

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
There are serious consequences to DUI. If you have been
arrested for DUI, you need legal representation in order to protect
your freedom and reputation.
If you are charged with DUI, it is important that you immediately
consult an attorney.
Your attorney may be able to attack the charges in a number of
different ways, ranging from showing that the police had no
reasonable suspicion or probable cause to pull you over, to
attacking the breath testing machine itself.

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
 Q. What should I do if the police arrest me?
 A. Do not physically resist them. Be polite, and give your
identifying information, but do not talk about your
case. Sometimes, police will try to get you to “tell your side of
the story.” Resist the urge to do it. You might just give them the
missing piece of the puzzle that the prosecutor will need to
convict you. Ask to speak with an attorney.

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
DUI penalties include a variety of the following:
 Possible Jail Time
 Probation
 Large Fines
 Community Service
 DUI Classes
 Alcohol and substance abuse counseling
 Job loss
 Driver’s License Suspension
 Vehicle Impoundment

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
 Q. The police want me to take a breath, blood, or urine test to see
if I have been driving drunk. Can I refuse?
 A. You can, but there are consequences. If you refuse such a test,
the Department of Motor Vehicles can suspend your license.
 However, think of it this way—if you take a test and you are over
the legal limit, you have given the prosecutor extremely strong
evidence to use against you in a DUI case. When you are arrested
for DUI, the police will seize your driver’s license, anyway.
 The bottom line is that most defense attorneys recommend that
you not take a breath, blood, or urine test unless you are sure you
will pass.

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
It is also important to be aware
that DUI is an enhanced penalty
crime. This means that the
penalties increase for repeat
offenders.
Again, that means that it is
important to aggressively defend
yourself the first time DUI
becomes an issue. If you make a
mistake again, the consequences
will be much more severe.

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
 Q. I was arrested, but the police didn’t read me my Miranda
rights! Does that help my case?
 A. Not necessarily—despite what TV may have told us. The
police only need to read you your Miranda rights if there is
going to be “custodial interrogation” or you are a “suspect” in an
investigation.
 That means that you have to be in police custody and they
have to want to ask you questions. If the police are not going to
ask you any questions, they don’t need to read you your
Miranda rights.

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Frequently Ask Questions
Florida DUI Law
With such serious and complex
consequences, it is important to
hire an experienced lawyer
familiar with defending DUI cases.
At Douglas R. Beam, PA, we are
committed to providing zealous
representation to all of our clients.
Don’t let a DUI slow you down, we
will immediately work to protect
your driving rights and challenge
the prosecution.

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Douglas R. Beam
Melbourne FL Criminal Defense Attorney
For more questions or to set up
an appointment call today!
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Douglas R Beam P.A.
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
25 West New Haven Ave.
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Melbourne, FL. 32901
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