Florida has very tough drunk driving laws. If you have been arrested for DUI, DWI, BUI (boating under the influence), you need an experienced attorney who will provide a vigorous defense on your behalf.
The experienced criminal defense attorneys at The Wilbur Smith Law Firm handle all drinking and driving charges, including:
Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
Refusal to test
Driving under the influence (DUI)
Boating under the influence (BUI)
We also represent clients arrested for driving under the influence of illegal drugs (e.g. marijuana, narcotics) or prescription drugs (e.g. sleeping pills). If you have been charged with drunk driving or another serious traffic crime we can help. To speak with an attorney at our Fort Myers law office, call (239) 334-7696 or 1-888-865-7054.
Protecting Your Record, Freedom and License
There are two distinct aspects to every drunk driving case. First there is the criminal side that carries the possibility of a criminal conviction, jail time and probation. Second, there is the civil or administrative side that involves your driver’s license.
Our attorneys handle both the criminal and civil side of drunk driving cases. We aggressively protect your record, your freedom and your driving privileges.
Contact an Attorney Immediately
In the state of Florida, you only have ten days from the time of your DUI/DWI arrest to request a hearing at which you can contest your driver’s license suspension. Contact an attorney immediately to learn more about your legal rights and responsibilities.
http://wilburlaw.com/
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
What is Criminal Law?
Criminal Law is the branch of law dealing with crimes and their prosecution.
Criminal law starts with an arrest or charge for violating a specific criminal law. Federal crimes are statutory. Most state laws are also statutory. Criminal statutes classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors. Felonies are generally punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year. Other crimes are misdemeanors. State laws often provide subcategories for each of these to further define the seriousness of the offense.
As such, a criminal violation only occurs when someone acts (or fails to act) in some way that is specifically spelled out in a criminal statute. Once the police have a belief that the necessary act has been committed, the actor can be detained for further investigation or arrested or charged with the crime.
Once charged, the criminal defendant is afforded one or more court hearings. This may include an arraignment, various pre-trial hearings, and a trial. Most criminal cases are resolved out of court through the plea bargain process.
The sentence may involve any number of punishments. This may include court-ordered rehabilitation or training, probation, incarceration in jail or prison, and even death. Sentences to incarceration in prison may be reduced by the state authorities. This often results in the criminal being released into the community under the supervision of a parole or probation officer.
Do you have a criminal law question? If so, feel free to contact us anytime using our website or the at the phone numbers listed on our website http://www.wilburlaw.com
Criminal law starts with an arrest or charge for violating a specific criminal law. Federal crimes are statutory. Most state laws are also statutory. Criminal statutes classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors. Felonies are generally punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year. Other crimes are misdemeanors. State laws often provide subcategories for each of these to further define the seriousness of the offense.
As such, a criminal violation only occurs when someone acts (or fails to act) in some way that is specifically spelled out in a criminal statute. Once the police have a belief that the necessary act has been committed, the actor can be detained for further investigation or arrested or charged with the crime.
Once charged, the criminal defendant is afforded one or more court hearings. This may include an arraignment, various pre-trial hearings, and a trial. Most criminal cases are resolved out of court through the plea bargain process.
The sentence may involve any number of punishments. This may include court-ordered rehabilitation or training, probation, incarceration in jail or prison, and even death. Sentences to incarceration in prison may be reduced by the state authorities. This often results in the criminal being released into the community under the supervision of a parole or probation officer.
Do you have a criminal law question? If so, feel free to contact us anytime using our website or the at the phone numbers listed on our website http://www.wilburlaw.com
Friday, August 14, 2009
What makes us different?
What makes our firm different from others is our knowledge, proficiency, and resources. Our lawyers are unyielding. They take great care in preparing for the possibility of trial in each case that they manage. Together, our attorneys have managed hundreds of jury trials in every sort of case.
To give clients the best opportunity for success - in negotiations at trial - we enlist the service of highly regarded expert witnesses if necessary. We have the resources necessary to retain top experts in a wide range of medical, financial and scientific fields.
http://www.wilburlaw.com/
To give clients the best opportunity for success - in negotiations at trial - we enlist the service of highly regarded expert witnesses if necessary. We have the resources necessary to retain top experts in a wide range of medical, financial and scientific fields.
http://www.wilburlaw.com/
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