Nocatee Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you have been accused of and/or arrested for a crime in the Nocatee area, your freedom and future depend on the legal team you choose to represent you.

Certain law firms are concerned with the number of cases they can close out and have a minimum level of contact with their clients. Some firms are focused on settling for the first plea deal available. At Monroe Law, P.A. our Nocatee criminal defense lawyers are committed to exploring every available path in pursuit of the most favorable outcome possible.

Call (904) 507-6194 or contact us online to request a consultation and learn more about how we can help with your case.

Defending Against All Types of Charges

Being arrested and charged with a crime is a terrifying experience, and you may not know who to turn to or what to expect. At Monroe Law, P.A., we are here to support and guide you every step of the way. We can help you understand your rights, your charges, and the potential penalties you face, as well as what you might be able to do about it. When you turn to our firm, the first thing we will do is sit down with you to get to know you and your goals. We will then help you explore all viable options so you can make informed decisions about your case.

Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Nocatee

Many people think of driving under the influence (DUI) as a traffic offense, but it is, in fact, a criminal charge. It is a crime to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or more. You can also be charged with a DUI if you are driving under the influence of illegal and/or legally prescribed drugs, such as certain muscle relaxers, sleep aids, opioids, and more.

You will face criminal charges if you are under the age of 21 and have any detected amount of alcohol in your system.

A first-offense DUI, when the driver does not cause property damage or injuries to others, is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida. The penalties for a first-offense DUI conviction include:

• Fine: Up to $1,000
• Community service: At least 50 hours
• Probation: Up to a year
• Vehicle impound
• License suspension: Between six months and a year

A typical first regular first-offense DUI conviction involving no vehicle damage or personal injuries does not carry any jail or prison time in Florida, but it may bar you from entering Canada.

If you have a BAC of 0.15 percent or more, if you have a minor passenger in your vehicle at the time of arrest, and/or if you cause damage to someone else’s property or injure someone else in an accident, you may be charged with the enhanced offense of DUI with heightened or aggravated circumstances. This is a first-degree misdemeanor that carries more significant penalties. Also, while a typical first regular first-offense DUI conviction does not carry jail time as a criminal penalty, a conviction involving enhanced/aggravated circumstances does have minimum mandatory incarceration. If convicted, you may face one day in Duval County jail and/or six months in the county jail in the region in which the DUI arrest occurred. Enhancements may also lead felony DUI charges if serious bodily harm results to another person.

Contact us online or call (904) 507-6194today. We look forward to speaking with you soon.