Tampa DUI Lawyers
Facing multiple DUI offenses is a serious situation to find oneself in. If you have 2 previous Tampa DUI convictions and are facing your 3rd DUI offense, you need to work with a lawyer as soon as possible.
A skilled Tampa DUI attorney can and will make all the difference in the final outcome of your case and what penalties you face. With proper legal strategy, a defense attorney may be able to help you avoid a conviction altogether or may be able to negotiate to have your charges dropped before your case reaches court.
Third DUI Offenses & Penalties in Tampa
The penalties for a 3rd DUI offense in Tampa, Florida may include:
- Up to 12 months in jail
- Fines of $2,000 to $5,000 (for a blood alcohol concentration of .08% to less than .15%)
- Fines of at least $4,000 (for a blood alcohol concentration of .15% or greater)
- Minimum 10 year license revocation for an offender with 2 previous convictions within a 10 year period
- Community service
- Probation
DUI Defense Attorneys in Tampa, Florida
At Thomas & Paulk, our experienced Tampa DUI attorneys understand what it takes to represent a driver who has been accused of a third DUI offense. It's not easy to face court proceedings and a DMV hearing when you already have 2 convictions on your record, as the judge, prosecuting attorney and almost everyone involved in the case will be prone to believe that you committed this third offense. Our DUI defense lawyers know that you need - and deserve - aggressive protection in the face of allegations of a third DUI offense.
Don't wait another second! Contact a Tampa DUI lawyer at Thomas & Paulk if you are facing charges of a 3rd DUI offense.