Kissimmee and Orlando Drunk Driving Defense

Fighting for Your Rights

• Have you been charged with drunk driving?
• Do you have prior DUI convictions on your record?

The penalties for one DUI conviction are severe. But subsequent drunk driving convictions can result in ever more serious penalties, including jail time, huge fines, license suspension, and mandatory DUI class attendance. At Carsten & Laden, P.A., we aggressively defend people charged with DUI with prior convictions.

For a free consultation and full discussion of your case and the possible outcome, please contact or call us:

• 407.657.1555 (in Orlando / Orange County)
• 407.657.9945 (in Longwood / Seminole County)
• 407.846.6432 (in Kissimmee / Osceola County)

Multiple DUI Penalties

A first-time DUI can result in potential jail time of up to nine months, fines of up to $1,000, license suspension of up to one year, community service, possible deportation (for non-U.S. citizens), and more. Subsequent convictions can result in the following:

• 2nd offense DUI (within five years) – Jail time of up to 12 months, fines of up to $2,000, driver’s license suspension of five years, attendance in DUI school, community service, deportation (for non-U.S. citizens), and more.
• 3rd offense DUI (within ten years) – Jail time of up to five years, fines of up to $5,000, driver’s license suspension for up to ten years, possible use of interlock ignition device, community services, deportation (for non-U.S. citizens), and more. A third DUI is considered an F3 felony.
• 4th offense DUI (within ten years) – Jail time of up to five years, fines of up to $5,000, permanent driver’s license suspension, up to five years probation, community service, attendance in DUI school, and more. A fourth DUI is considered an F3 felony.

In addition to the mentioned penalties, most people convicted of DUI for the second, third, or fourth time will have their car impounded following the arrest, will face increased insurance premiums, and will have a haunting criminal record. Other penalties may be assigned, based on the specifics of each person’s case.

Have you been charged with DUI / drunk driving in Florida?
You have ten days to request a formal review hearing to challenge the suspension of your driving privileges. Contact us to find out more.

Experienced Legal Representation Is Critical

A DUI case can be one of the most complex cases a criminal defense lawyer faces. Considering the complex and ever-changing laws, any person who has been arrested for drinking and driving must ensure that his or her rights and interests are protected.

The attorneys of Carsten & Laden, P.A., have decades of experience defending people charged with DUI in Central Florida. They know how to seek the best resolution in DUI cases, which can include reduced fines and jail time or a case dismissal. And most importantly, they have the knowledge and experience to handle highly complex multiple DUI cases.

To discuss your case in a free consultation, contact our Central Florida law offices online, or call 407.657.1555.