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Kantaras & Andreopoulus Attorneys at Law

Clearwater DUI Law Firm

DUI stops

Serving Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties with law offices in Largo, Holiday & Palm Harbor

Being stopped for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Clearwater, Florida is a stressful experience.  A DUI conviction can have a dramatic impact on your legal record and result in extensive penalties, including heavy fines and jail time.

Remember that it is crucial to contact a DUI law firm in Clearwater immediately following your arrest to obtain information regarding your rights throughout the legal process.

DUI laws in Clearwater

It is important to know what to expect after a police officer pulls you over for DUI.  In order to legally stop a driver, an officer must have reasonable suspicion that the driver is intoxicated. The officer usually decides whether or not to place you under arrest based on the following steps: 

  • Sobriety test: The officer asks you to blow into a hand-held breathalyzer.  Most lawyers recommend that you do not take this often-inaccurate field test.  However, be aware that if you refuse the breathalyzer, you must take a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test at the detention center.
  • Task performance: You may be asked to recite the alphabet, follow a pen with your eyes from side to side, or balance on one foot to demonstrate your sobriety.  It is your right to refuse to perform these tasks, but your refusal might be used against you by the prosecution.
  • Questioning: DUI law only requires you to answer questions regarding identity, so you may choose not to answer any other inquiries.  It is best to refrain from discussing drinking with the officer.

Remain cooperative during all phases of a DUI stop, as an unpleasant demeanor might be interpreted as aggression caused by intoxication.

DUI law firms in Clearwater

Serving Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties with law offices in Largo, Holiday & Palm Harbor

If you are arrested, you have the right to make one phone call and contact a lawyer.  While you might think that you can defend yourself against DUI charges, DUI law in Clearwater is intricate and difficult to decipher if you have no experience in the legal profession. 

The Law Offices of Kantaras & Andreopoulos is highly respected among Clearwater DUI law firms.  Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of DUI law, and will provide you with personal guidance and aggressive defense in court.

For a free consultation, contact the Law Offices of Kantaras & Andreopoulos at (727) 544-0000.  Kantaras and Andreopoulos have the experience with Clearwater DUI laws that you need during this difficult time.