Defending You Against Felony DUI Charges
While most drunk driving arrests result in misdemeanor charges against the motorist, there are two common situations where a DUI will likely be charged as a felony under Florida law: a third DUI conviction within a ten-year period or an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
To discuss your felony DUI defense options with an experienced trial lawyer, contact the Clearwater office of Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A. I offer free consultations, and my years of work on both the prosecution and defense side of drunk driving cases can give you a unique perspective about your legal alternatives.
When I served with the State Attorney's Office in Pinellas County, I was a member of the DUI Manslaughter Squad, which handled emergency response, evidence preservation and charging decisions in fatal drunk driving accidents. This experience allows me to evaluate the performance of police and prosecutors in the immediate aftermath of an accident. This evaluation can point the way toward the development of an effective defense strategy based on causation, accident reconstruction or toxicology forensics.
In felony cases based on prior convictions on DUI, DWI or equivalent charges from Florida or other states, I look for ways to challenge the use of a previous conviction to support felony charges in the current case. I also consider the full range of defense strategies that can reduce or resolve the charges on a basic DUI; depending on the facts, these can be equally effective in the defense of felony charges.
Call 727-538-4155 for Experienced Florida Felony DUI Defense
Find out how you can benefit from the advice of experienced defense counsel on felony DUI charges. Contact the Clearwater office of Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A. for a free consultation about your legal options.
