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Criminal Law

    The Law Firm of Mauri Peyton, P.A. will defend you in Misdemeanor, Felony, D.U.I., and Juvenile Delinquency matters.  Mauri Peyton, Esq. has experience in criminal courts in Broward County.

Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.)

     If you have been arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence, DUI, you need a lawyer.  There are many legal defenses that only a lawyer can evaluate.  An arrest does not mean a conviction.  In 2004, Almost 70,000 DUI violations were issued.  However, according to the Florida DMV, there were only about 45,000 DUI convictions.  That means 25,000 people were NOT convicted, or 35% of all arrests did not lead to conviction for DUI.  Hiring an attorney can make all the difference.  The punishments for conviction are strict.  As the chart below shows, even one DUI conviction carries severe punishments.

Florida Statute Section 316.193. In addition, a consultation with a DUI attorney is strongly recommended.

    You may have a legal defense and be able to avoid conviction if any of the following apply.
  • You had very little to drink or refused provide a breath test.
  • The police failed to advise you of your rights.
  • You didn't understand the police advise about the law regarding performing roadside tests and taking a breath test.
  • You had a cold, condition, illness or injury that may cause difficulties in performing physical tests or your balance.
  • The police had you perform the sobriety tests on a surface that wasn't flat, dry, well-lit, and totally free of debris.
  • The lights of the police car blinded or disoriented you when you performed the tests.
  • The police had you attempt the tests on or near the road and passing cars.
  • The police officer did not properly and clearly give you instructions on how to perform the tests.
  • Did the police officer physically demonstrate the test before he asked you to perform the test?
  • Did the officer mistake your exhaustion or lack of sleep for impairment?
  • Do you have diabetes, hypoglycemia, or any medical condition causes you to appear impaired?
  • Were you involved in a traffic crash? Did you hit your head on the windshield?
  • Did you perform well on the roadside tests? Do you have witnesses that can say you were not impaired?
  • Did the police fail to watch you for 20 minutes before you took your breath test?
  • Did the officers ask you to remove your removable dental work and rinse your mouth before giving you the breath test?
  • Were you driving impaired by something other than alcohol or a controlled substance?
  • Were you driving impaired by drugs and didn't make any admissions or provide a urine sample?
  • Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?

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Criminal, DUI, Midemeanor, traffic, Juvenile Deliquency.

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