Palm Beach DUI Attorney
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Many people are charged with, and convicted of, a DUI when they may have been able to have the charges reduced or dropped. If you have been charged with driving under the influence, speak with a qualified Boca Raton DUI/DWI lawyer immediately. Charles B. Mead has over 15 years of experience defending individuals from DUI charges. For effective representation and a free initial consultation, contact his DUI defense firm today.
DUI is a crime of enhancement. For instance, DUI penalties are increased if the BAC is over .20, if it is a second or third offense, if there was property damage, or if there were injuries involved. Mr. Mead thoroughly investigates every case, assesses the risk, evaluates the evidence, and attempts to undermine the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses and evidence. Through this process, Charlie Mead works to minimize charges, obtain more favorable plea agreements, or have your case dismissed.
Formal Review Hearing • Criminal Hearing
When an individual is arrested for driving under the influence, there are two actions the individual will face: the criminal court DUI proceeding and the Department of Motor Vehicle’s administrative formal review DUI hearing. The criminal court proceeding is where the individual faces DUI penalties if convicted at trial, or as a result of a negotiated plea agreement with the State. The DMV administrative hearing is where the individual faces license suspension from the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, the administrative review hearing is not an automatic right. Once arrested and charged, you must request an administrative formal review hearing within 10 days from your arrest. Otherwise, you will forfeit your right to a formal review hearing and your license will be suspended by the DMV. This formal review hearing is challenging and it is very difficult to achieve a positive outcome without an experienced lawyer at your side.
Miranda Rights
Remain Silent
Many people offer incriminating evidence to the police before they ever have a chance to establish a defense. Law enforcement officials attempt to work around the constitutionally required Miranda warnings by hoping that you speak spontaneously about the alleged incident. Under Florida law, Miranda warnings do not have to be issued until you are under arrest and prior to any questioning by the police about the alleged incident. Anything said prior to arrest and prior to questioning may not be a violation of an individual’s constitutional right to remain silent and may and can be used as evidence against you at trial. Do not be a witness against yourself. The best way to avoid self incrimination is to invoke your constitutional right to remain silent from the moment you are arrested until you have retained a qualified criminal defense lawyer to represent you.
For aggressive representation, consult with Palm Beach DUI attorney, Charles Mead.
Charles B. Mead, P.A.
Attorney at Law
370 W Camino Garden Blvd, Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33432-5816
Phone: (561) 362-6677 (Boca Raton)
Phone: (561) 366-9565 (West Palm Beach)
Phone: (954) 493-7474 (Fort Lauderdale)
Fax: (561) 362-7768
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The Law Office of Charles B. Mead, P.A., located in Boca Raton, Florida, provides criminal defense representation for clients in Palm Beach County, Broward County, Dade County, and the communities of West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Coral Springs, Parkland, and surrounding areas.