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How You can Make Your Hernando County DUI Even Worse


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It is very possible to encounter even harsher punishments, so keep this in mind!

Amidst the beauty of Hernando County, you may feel that nothing can harm you.  However, if you choose to drink and drive, be prepared to suffer the consequences of the penalties for DUI in Florida.  You can anticipate: having your license taken away, fines, fees, attending alcohol education classes, having an ignition interlock device installed on your automobile and going to jail. 

If you are convicted, it will be on your record and could potentially harm any job opportunities that come your way.  The effects of getting a DUI in Hernando County can be immense.  In addition, depending on the specifics of your case, you may be looking at heavier punishments than normal.  This is why it is so important to have a skilled DUI defense attorney to handle your case.   

Below are several circumstances that could cause punishments for DUI to be even heavier than usual:

  1. Previous DUI charges- If you have been charged and convicted of a past DUI, you can anticipate having a harsher punishment imposed on you.
  2. Having a high BAC level- If your BAC was over .15, you will face heavier charges.  This is why it is so important that you have a sober friend take you home when you have had too much to drink.
  3. Endangering a child- If you have children in your care when you are stopped for a DUI, do not plan on the judge to be sympathetic to you.  To make matters even worse, you could have to face social services as well.
  4. Driving with a suspended license- Yes.  This is a crime and it will not help your Hernando County DUI.
  5. Causing harm to yourself or others- If you or someone else is hurt because of your reckless driving/behavior, you should not be surprised to face additional punishments.
  6. Being caught with open alcohol in your vehicle- Unfortunately, this happens quite often and it will not score you any points with the judge.
  7. Refusing a chemical test- If you have refused a blood, urine or breath test when you were arrested for a previous DUI, you may face even heavier charges.  Chemical tests can be very confusing so it is always a good rule of thumb to speak with your Hernando County DUI defense attorney prior to completing any. 


Of course, there are numerous other ways that your Hernando County DUI penalties can increase.  If you are facing penalties for DUI in Florida, contact an experienced Hernando County DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.  Call 1.800.DUI.LAWS now and be matched with up to three, talented, local attorneys who will compete to assist you!

 




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