Archive for May, 2010
Always Refuse
Breathalyzer, always Refuse
If you are ever arrested for a DUI, most individuals are told to “refuse” any breathalyzer by attorneys for a couple of reasons:
- If you blow over the legal limit, the State will have key evidence to convict you in your DUI case
- If you blow over the legal limit, the DMV will suspend you license for a period of 6 months.
- Breathalyzers can be wrong and your freedom, family, and job can all hang in the balance during this time.
There are many other reasons as well but these are a few. I would suggest if you are ever arrested for a DUI in Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County, say as little as possible, be polite, and don’t blow.
The last advice …. contact me immediately if you are ever arrested.
Regards,
Phillip Menditto P.A.
Phone: 954 641 9100
Fax: 954 463 5428
524 S. Andrews Ave Suite 200 North
Ft Lauderdale, Fl, 33301
Email: phillipmenditto@phillipmenditto.com
Website: www.phillipmenditto.com
10 Days
DUI Ticket
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Broward, Dade, or Palm Beach County, the police will most likely take away your license the day/night you are arrested. This is very important because most people believe that they cannot drive once this happens. This is not true.
Once you are arrested for a DUI, the police issue you a DUI citation which is your driver’s license for the next 10 days. Most people do not know this and simply do not drive. At the bottom of the citation, it says that this will serve as a temporary driver’s license for the next 10 days unless the person is unauthorized to drive
The hiring of an attorney immediately upon your arrest is essential because your attorney can get you an extended driving permit for the next two months. If you delay, you will lose this right and forfeit the privilege to drive.
If you have an questions, please feel free to call me.
Regards,
Phillip Menditto P.A.
Phone: 954 641 9100
Fax: 954 463 5428
524 S. Andrews Ave Suite 200 North
Ft Lauderdale, Fl, 33301
Email: phillipmenditto@phillipmenditto.com
Website: http://www.phillipmenditto.com
Bonding out
Handcuffs
Bonding out
If you are ever arrested, you will be given a bond amount depend on the
charges you are facing. For example, a first DUI without an accident
has a list bond of $500.
The jail, for first time offenders, will offer what’s called “pre-trial
release”. This will not require you to post a bond. Most people who
are arrested jump at this option because they think….I don’t need to
post a bond or pay a bondsman.
This is true but pre-trial release can also be a leash around your neck.
Pre-trial release requires you to call in to a pre-trial officer 2-3
times a week and depending on the magistrate judge the morning after you
are arrested. You may also be required to attend AA meetings and or drug
classes.
My advice is to bond out and not use pre-trial release unless absolutely
necessary….you have no money to post a bond. It’s better to be out on
bond and not be required to check in with anyone except your lawyer.
“If you have any further questions or would like to retain my services, please call Attorney Phillip Menditto.”
Regards,
Phillip Menditto P.A.
Phone: 954 641 9100
Fax: 954 463 5428
524 S. Andrews Ave Suite 200 North
Ft Lauderdale, Fl, 33301
Email: phillipmenditto@phillipmenditto.com
Website: http://www.phillipmenditto.com