You’ve been pulled over by a police officer in Archer who suspects you are impaired. He has you perform a series of field sobriety tests, which turn out inconclusive, but he feels he has probable cause to believe you have been operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, so he executes an arrest and takes you to the police station for further processing. You are asked to take a blood test. What do you do?
Hundreds of people face this confusing and upsetting situation each day. An arrest can be so jarring that most people find it extremely difficult to make the tough decisions required of them during the DUI arrest and subsequent prosecution.
Luckily, the lawyers at Katz & Phillips, P.A. are equipped precisely to handle these matters on your behalf. When you have been arrested for DUI based on a blood test in Archer, the attorneys at Katz & Phillips, P.A. can help you make tough and informed decisions that may ultimately mean the difference between a thrown-out case or a guilty verdict.
There is no uniform answer to the question of whether or not to take a blood test in Archer. The question can be answered only on a case-by-case basis. Some attorneys may advise you to refuse a chemical test in all cases, but this may be misguided and misleading for certain clients facing DUI charges.
Florida is a state that has instituted an Implied Consent policy, which mandates that all recipients of a Florida driver’s license implicitly consent to a chemical sobriety test when requested by a law enforcement officer. Refusal to do so in Florida will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license for 6 months for the first infraction (a penalty that increases which each subsequent refusal).
However, a conviction for DUI comes coupled with much tougher penalties (including a minimum 6-month license suspension). The decision regarding whether or not to consent to a blood test in Archer should be one made with all mitigating factors taken into consideration, as well as the particular needs and circumstances of the individual facing charges.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to whether or not you should refuse a blood test, and your safest bet is to consult with a competent attorney like those at Katz & Phillips, P.A. We will work with you to come up with the solution that fits your immediate and future needs, and plan an aggressive course of action regarding your defense.
You are entitled to retain counsel as soon as you are arrested – you should make use of that right and call our offices immediately. We offer a free initial consultation and case evaluation, and work closely with our clients to craft a defense that meets their needs and responsibilities. Don’t hesitate, call today: (321) 332-6864.
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