Orlando DUI Attorney for Out-of-Town DUI's

Out-of-Town DUI Charges in Orlando 

If you were arrested for DUI while visiting Florida from another state, you’re probably wondering what you should do next.  While it’s a headache for anyone from out of town to have to deal with a legal matter in another state, you’ll be surprised to know that there are some things that can be done to minimize the amount of time you’ll spend dealing with your DUI charges in Florida.   At Rivas Law Firm, P.A., we have defended many clients from other states who were arrested for DUI while visiting Florida, and understand how inconvenient it is to travel between states just to deal with a legal matter.  Fortunately, in many of the out-of-out state DUI cases we’ve handled, we were able to represent our clients without them having to appear in court or return to Florida.

DUI and the Driver’s License Compact

If you have been charged with DUI in Florida, it’s important not to ignore your charges or leave the state without first speaking to an Orlando DUI lawyer at our firm.  Florida is a member of the Driver’s License Compact (DLC), which is basically an agreement between 46 states to operate under the motto “one driver, one license, one record.”  Under the DLC, Florida has agreed to treat an out-of-town driver the same way it would if the offender was a Florida resident.  This means your DUI will be tried in the Florida court system and your state of residence will be notified of the offense.  Furthermore, since you will be prohibited from driving in Florida, it’s likely that your state will also suspend your license until you are eligible to drive in Florida again.

Contact an Orlando Out-of-Town DUI Lawyer

It’s important to understand that there are many things that can be done to prevent the suspension of your driver’s license and even a conviction.   Although these types of DUI cases may seem complicated, an experienced Orlando DUI attorney will be able to handle your charges and provide you with the defense you need to reduce your chances of license suspension or other DUI penalties.  At Rivas Law Firm, out of town DUI cases are not a new thing for us, as we have helped many people from other states fight their Florida DUI charges.  You can depend on us to handle all of the hard work involved in your case, and to take the necessary steps to ensure your charges don’t turn into a long-term suspension or conviction.

For more information about our out-of-town DUI defense services, please contact an Orlando DUI lawyer at Rivas Law Firm, P.A. today!