Brevard County, Florida DUI Attorney

Palm Bay DUI lawyer Jerry Roden defends his clients that have been charged with DUI in Brevard County and surrounding areas. He has successfully defended thousands of individuals with charges of DUI. He focuses his practice primarily on DUI law and has earned himself a reputation as a knowledgeable and dedicated DUI lawyer.

At his law office, you will find your personal rights and freedoms best represented and protected by a fiercely dedicated Palm Bay DUI lawyer. Jerry Roden is known to aggressively defend each and every client , fight for his rights, challenge police evidence, and ensure your best interests are being represented.

Brevard County DUI lawyer Jerry Roden is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

If you have been charged with a DUI, there is a lot at stake. You may lose driving privileges, and you face high fines, jail-time, career issues, probation, and a permanent criminal record. That is just to name a few penalties.

Choosing the right Palm Bay DUI lawyer is the key towards obtaining a favorable outcome in your case. Judges, prosecutors, and the arresting officials are all primarily concerned with punishment and conviction of your alleged violation. Even many juries are already convinced of your guilt.

This is why it is essential to contact the law office of Jerry Roden, Palm Bay DUI lawyer. He will collect the most important evidence, question the validity of field sobriety tests and breathalyzer results, as well as challenge even the most aggressive prosecutor and law enforcement directly in court.

Groups such as MADD have greatly increased public opinion of drunk driving, and the Florida legal system is especially hard on those who have been convicted of drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs. Your Brevard County DUI lawyer can advise you as to the best course of action, depending on the specifics of your case. It is important to remember that any prior DUI charges or convictions will automatically make your situation more difficult, and additional penalties or more severe penalties often accompany a successful conviction. These are some of the potential penalties for a DUI in Florida:

• A First Offense DUI

  A first offense DUI can bring with it fines of $250-$1,000 and probation of up to one year. You could face six months (or up to nine months) of jail time and a license suspension or revocation of 180 days to a year. Other penalties may include mandatory participation in a DUI school, impoundment of your motor vehicle for ten days, and the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device.

• A Second Offense

  Fines are likely to be higher, around $500-$2,000 and probation of up to one year. Jail time increases as well, from ten days to twelve months (if within a period of five years since a previous DUI conviction). You may have your license suspended for 180 days, up to five years as well as fifty hours of community service and mandatory enrollment in Advanced DUI School. Your vehicle may be impounded for 10-30 days, and you may be required to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in your vehicle for 1-2 years.

• Third DUI Offense

  A third conviction for DUI will bring about fines of $1,000-$5,000 and probation of one year. Jail time can be anywhere from 30 days to five years, if it is the third conviction within ten years or if it has been charged as a felony due to aggravating factors. Your license may be suspended or revoked for 180 days, or up to ten years. You may have to participate in 50 hours of community service or attend Advanced DUI school. You may also have your vehicle impounded for at least ninety days and have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in your vehicle. The state may also decide to charge you with a felony, depending on the specifics of the case.

• A Fourth DUI Offense

  The fines are considerably higher, around $1,000-$5,000 and probation of 1-5 years. You may face jail time of up to 12 months or five years, depending on the charge and the specifics surrounding your case. You may face permanent suspension or revocation of your license as well as 50 hours of community service and mandatory enlistment in Advanced DUI school. You vehicle(s) are subject to forfeiture or the instillation of an Ignition Interlock Device for at least two years.

• A DUI with Property Damage or Bodily Injury

  All of the previously discussed penalties depend on your number of previous convictions and the dates of those convictions. There will be a jail sentence for property damage, which will be realistically set by the judge. This also applies for any physical injury your accident may have caused. The mandatory jail sentence is seven years for serious bodily injury.

In addition to these penalties, a DUI conviction of this kind can also lead to community service, increased insurance costs, alcohol counseling at your own expense, and this will go beyond the completion of DUI school. You may be subject to random urinalysis, and banned from consuming alcohol or banned from being employed or visiting establishments where alcohol is served.

This may damage your personal and professional reputations, making it difficult to keep and find employment. This is a permanent mark on your criminal record and will stay as such for the rest of your life. If you are not a US Citizen, such a charge could lead to your deportation from the country. In any case, you are best advised to contact Palm Bay DUI lawyer Jerry Roden and begin planning the strongest defense possible.

A school teacher was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane in Florida, in Vero Beach by the Indian River Sheriff's Office. She performed poorly when field sobriety tests were administered and admitted to drinking that evening. She was charged with her second DUI before contacting Brevard County DUI lawyer Jerry Roden, who conducted a jury trial and secured a NOT GUILTY verdict.

A DHSMV Hearing has a ten day rule. This means that when a driver has been pulled over for a DUI and their blood alcohol content is of 0.08% or higher, or if they refuse a breath, blood, or urine test, they will be placed under arrest and their license suspended on the spot. The arresting officer will quite literally take your driver's license from you at the time of your arrest. Once this occurs, you will only have ten days to schedule an administrative hearing with Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

It is important to schedule this hearing within those ten days, otherwise your license suspension will automatically last for one year. Additional DUIs result in longer periods of suspension, as long as 5-10 years or even a permanent revocation. It is important to call a Brevard County DUI lawyer right away in order to avoid the suspension of your driver's license!

Palm Bay DUI lawyer Jerry Roden provides DUI defense across the state of Florida. He has represented thousands of clients and fought tirelessly against drunk driving charges. He is dedicated and well known as a passionate lawyer who defends his clients to the fullest by making use of an aggressive approach in order to obtain a favorable outcome in your case. He provides a comprehensive defense for DUI related offenses, drug crimes, and DHSMV administrative hearings.

Jerry Roden can help you avoid prison time, heavy fines, probation, community service, car impoundment, driver's license suspension, installation of ignition interlock device, increased insurance, and mandatory drug or alcohol rehabilitation. An experienced Palm Bay DUI lawyer like Jerry Roden is essential to resolving your case and obtaining the most favorable outcome available.

Begin work on your case immediately and call Jerry Roden at (772) 828-2485. Jerry Roden handles all DUI cases throughout Brevard County. Get help today to protect your career, your reputation, and all future opportunities.