Palatka, FL DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

It depends where you are charged as to whether you have the right to see the police report. If a municipal charge, then it is up to the judge whether he will permit you to see it. If it is a State court charge or county charge, you have the right to see it. No matter where you are you need to make a request in writing. Fines and costs and other consequences of DWI depend on many factors. You should hire an attorney as the consequences are significant no matter what the circumstances. Legal fees for DWI range from $500 to $10,000 depending on the circumstances and whether you have prior DWI or alcohol offenses. I would be suspect of any fee quoted in the low range, as you get what you pay for.

You might go to DMV and see if you DL is still valid, just ask for a drivers record (should be free). This will help you know whether you can drive or if you need to reinstate and how you can also contact the county court where the arrest was made. Call the main clerk and ask if there is a case with your name and if there is a warrant you should have received paperwork the night of the arrest (ticket, notice of revocation) but sometimes they do not do this.

Unless you are convicted Florida does not care where you live. ( Florida issues DUI citations to tourists all the time). You must be available for court but if you have an attorney some Judges allow the attorney to stand in for you until the actual trial. DUI is a serious charge and you really need an attorney. For a first time offense you probably will not receive a jail sentence but probation would require Kentucky agreement.