Defense for Out-of-State DUI Charges 

Are you an out-of-state driver who was arrested for DUI while in Florida?  If so, it’s important that you do not return home without first contacting an Orlando DUI attorney who has experience handling out-of-state DUI cases.  If you do not address your charges in Florida, it could affect your driver’s license in your home state.

DUI Charges & The Driver’s License Compact

Florida is a member of the Driver’s License Compact, an agreement between 45 states to report DUI and other traffic offenses to the authorities in the driver’s state of residence.   This means that if you are arrested for DUI in Florida, the Florida DMV will report your arrest to the DMV in your home state.  If you don’t address your DUI charges in Florida, it will be as if you were arrested for DUI at home and never addressed your charges.  Your driver’s license will likely be suspended, and you will not be able to regain your driving privileges until your case has been resolved in Florida and you are eligible to drive again in Florida.

How an Orlando DUI Attorney Can Help

Although this may seem like a confusing situation, an experienced Orlando DUI lawyer can explain your rights, inform you of your best options, and answer any questions you may have.  At Katz & Phillips, P.A., we have defended many out-state-drivers facing DUI charges in Florida, and are very familiar with the complexities inherent in these types of cases.  You can trust that we will take the necessary steps to fight your charges, build a strong defense, and work towards resolving your case successfully.  In many of these types of cases, we’re able to take care of our clients’ legal matter without them ever having to return to Florida.

To learn more about how we can help you fight your Florida DUI charges, please don’t hesitate to contact an Orlando DUI defense attorney at Katz & Phillips, P.A. today!