Biking and DUI in Florida
DUI laws present themselves differently state to state, and every jurisdiction has its own rules and regulations. In Florida, DUI charges are generally brought against motorists in cars, motorcycles, and boats. What many of our clients don’t know, though, is that these laws can apply to vehicles without motors too. If you’ve found yourself in this situation with a biking-related DUI (or if you’re just looking to be informed!), Tampa Crime Attorneys are here to help!
Laws for bicycles in Florida
In the state of Florida, bicyclists are made to follow the same laws that any motor vehicle would follow. The brass tacks of it is, your bike is considered the same as a car in Florida, and that means that you cannot have a BAC over .08 while operating one.
Penalties for Bicycle DUIs
Unfortunately, the law doesn’t see any difference between a DUI on a bicycle, and that means that you can expect to receive the same treatment that any drunk driver would. You might even land yourself a stay in the county jail for up to six months!
If you’ve had any previous arrests, the jail time and fines you will be facing are going to increase. Worst of all, you might get a felony-level DUI conviction, and regular DUI convictions already are almost impossible to wipe off of your record.
Not only is this an embarrassing experience, but this mark on your record is going to cling to you for years. I
How Can a DUI Attorney Help Me?
We can help build a good case in your favor. There’s a lot of ways that a police officer can mess up an arrest. We can go over every moment of action to pick apart their case, and maybe even get it thrown out. We can also attempt to negotiate a reduction in charge or, if you so decide, present your case to a jury in hopes of earning a not guilty verdict.
Resolving Your Bicycle DUI
All DUI convictions are different. There are a lot of things to be considered when you’re in this situation, and it can feel overwhelming to handle it on your own. You don’t have to! Give us at Tampa Crime Attorneys a call so you can schedule a consultation with our dedicated lawyers.