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Hillsborough County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Angelo M. Ferlita P.A.

  • 610 West Azeele Street, Suite 102, Tampa, FL 33606-2206

Wardell & Quezon, P.A.

  • 805 W. Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33606

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Gardiner & Associates Attorneys at Law

  • 13902 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 210, Tampa, FL 33618

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Westberry Law Group, LLC

  • 412 E. Madison St., Ste. 908, Tampa, FL 33602

Mixon & Hubbell

  • 1511 - A Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL 33602

The Law Place

  • 3426 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609

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Tison Law Group

  • 9312 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL 33612

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The Law Offices of Martin B. Schwartz

  • 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Unit 231, Tampa, FL 33602

Amy Ruiz Law, PL

  • 4812 North Habana Avenue, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33614-6871

William A. Knight, P.A.

  • 633 North Franklin Street, Suite 725, Tampa, FL 33602

Law Office of Craig A. Huffman

  • 607 West Dr., Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa, FL 33603

The Law Office of Delano S. Stewart P.A.

  • 505 E. Jackson Street, Suite 301, Tampa, FL 33602

Malki Law Offices, P.A.

  • 9701 W. Hillsborough, Tampa, FL 33615

The Silva Law Office, P.A.

  • 14502 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Ste. 200, Tampa, FL 33618

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Recent DUI in 2013. Back in 2001, an officer blocked me in my parked car and noticed I had been drinking. DUI was thrown out, but I received reckless.

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Answered by attorney Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Law Offices of Charles D. Scott PLLC
A DUI reduced to a reckless driving charge is still considered alcohol related. The state attorney, the judge and your lawyer all know that you had a DUI that was reduced to an alcohol related reckless driving. Apparently the judge mentioned your prior DUI arrest, but did not sentence you to a second offense, it sounds like you were sentenced as a first time offender. Apparently the court  wanted you to attend the DUI level 2 school for multi offenders. Take the DUI class and do any other things the judge ordered and put it behind you.
A DUI reduced to a reckless driving charge is still considered alcohol related. The state attorney, the judge and your lawyer all know that you had a DUI that was reduced to an alcohol related reckless driving. Apparently the judge mentioned your prior DUI arrest, but did not sentence you to a second offense, it sounds like you were sentenced as a first time offender. Apparently the court  wanted you to attend the DUI level 2 school for multi offenders. Take the DUI class and do any other things the judge ordered and put it behind you.
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Is it necessary for a lawyer to be present for a first offense DUI.?

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Answered by attorney David William Olson (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Law Offices of David W. Olson
Absolutely, you should consult with an experienced attorney, who would have many questions about the many issues inherent in any DUI matter.  Those questions would address details of the initial stop and detention, whether there was probable cause to justify the officer's request for a breath test, how it was requested, and many other issues.  It would be very unwise to receive the extremely damaging blemish of a DUI conviction on your record and to suffer its consequences without fully investigating and testing the prosecution's case.  Remember, you are presumed to be innocent, and although mere probable cause is required for an arrest, the much higher standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required for a conviction. Regarding your driver license, you do have both the ability to challenge the suspension and to seek a hardship permit.  There are time limitations, however, and these issues would also be addressed during the consultation that you should seek.      
Absolutely, you should consult with an experienced attorney, who would have many questions about the many issues inherent in any DUI matter.  Those questions would address details of the initial stop and detention, whether there was probable cause to justify the officer's request for a breath test, how it was requested, and many other issues.  It would be very unwise to receive the extremely damaging blemish of a DUI conviction on your record and to suffer its consequences without fully investigating and testing the prosecution's case.  Remember, you are presumed to be innocent, and although mere probable cause is required for an arrest, the much higher standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required for a conviction. Regarding your driver license, you do have both the ability to challenge the suspension and to seek a hardship permit.  There are time limitations, however, and these issues would also be addressed during the consultation that you should seek.      
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What is the likelihood that a field administered breath test and a blood test administered in a clinic will render the same BAC result?

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Answered by attorney Edward Jerome Blum (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Law Office of Edward J. Blum
If they're both working correctly they should be different unless you peaked in the middle. Otherwise, one machine is not working properly.
If they're both working correctly they should be different unless you peaked in the middle. Otherwise, one machine is not working properly.