St. Johns County Florida DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Florida is called driving under the influence or DUI. It can also be referred to as driving while intoxicated or DWI. They are essentially the same offense and equally serious crime. A DWI/DUI in FL could have immediate penalties as well as long-term consequences. A conviction could have a life changing effect.

But just because you've been arrested doesn't mean you are guilty. You still have legal rights under the law. Hiring a qualified, experienced Florida drunk driving defense lawyer will ensure those rights are protected and that you get the best possible result from your case.

St. Johns County Florida DWI Attorney Malcolm Anthony understands the Florida DWI laws and knows the DWI court system well. His experience could mean the difference between going to jail and having your case reduced or dismissed.

St. Augustine FL DWI Lawyer Malcolm Anthony offers a free initial consultation during which he will listen to your needs, outline your legal options and discuss his fees. There is no obligation, so to schedule a free meeting fill out the consultation request form to the left or call (904) 285-4LAW.

Under Florida DWI law a blood alcohol content of .08% is the threshold for intoxication of a motorist. A law enforcement officer can charge you with drunk driving in St. Johns County with a lower BAC if there is a suspicion of intoxication.

After a DWI arrest, the state will move to suspend your driver's license. If found guilty of driving while intoxicated in Florida you could be facing fines, court costs, loss of auto insurance or significantly higher premiums and jail. If you had an elevated BAC at the time of your arrest, caused an accident with injury or have any prior alcohol related traffic offenses, the penalties can be more severe, and can include the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. A DWI conviction would also result in a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job or to open a credit account.

St. Johns County Florida DWI Lawyer Malcolm Anthony will challenge evidence against you, file pre-trail motions on your behalf, analyze the maintenance records of the breath or blood testing equipment for possible errors, review the arrest report for lapses in official procedure and thoroughly investigate the details of your case. The goal is to keep your arrest record clean. Protect your future and contact Attorney Malcolm Anthony.

Immediately after an arrest for driving while intoxicated in St. Johns County Florida, the state will seek to suspend your driver's license. This is a separate action from the criminal DWI case, and you could have that case dismissed and still lose your license.

You can request a hearing with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and challenge the suspension. However you must file a petition within 10 days of the date of your arrest or you will automatically lose your license. The length of the suspension depends on a number of issues, including refusal to submit to a breath test, submitting to a breath test and failing and how high elevated your blood alcohol content was at the time of the arrest.

Though separate, the DMV hearing is similar to a court hearing because it includes the presentation of testimony and evidence. This information can actually benefit the prosecution during the DWI case. Having legal guidance can improve the chances of keeping your driving privileges. To learn more about saving your license, contact St. Augustine DWI Attorney Malcolm Anthony. Time is very critical, so call now.

St. Johns County Florida DWI Attorney Malcolm Anthony is an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer with a high success rate in defending against DWI and alcohol related offenses.

Attorney Malcolm Anthony has worked in the area courts for over 25 years. He has an excellent relationship with judges and prosecutors that could result in better terms during the resolution of your case. As a former St. Johns County and Duval County DUI prosecutor, he has an understanding of both sides of a FL DWI. He has litigated over 100 DWI trials. Malcolm Anthony will provide you with a complete and aggressive defense, protecting your rights, your privacy and your future.

St. Augustine DWI Lawyer Malcolm Anthony has the experience and dedication to make a difference in the outcome of your case.

To schedule a free initial review of your case, contact St. Johns County DWI Attorney Malcolm Anthony by filling out the form to the left or calling (904) 285-4529. Time is very important, so for the best result with your driver's license and your DWI, don't delay.