Miami DWI Attorney

If you are arrested for a DWI in Florida, you can receive up to 6 months of prison or 9 months if it is your second offense. However, in many cases, those you are convicted of a DUI may not have to serve the maximum prison time or any at all. Instead, a skilled DUI attorney may be able to convince a judge to minimize the time in jail or to give an alternative sentence to jail that fits the crime. Alternative sentencing can include things such community service, rehabilitation programs, or other programs. Only an experience attorney will have the ability to find an alternative sentencing that both the judge and prosecutor will accept. That is why if you were arrested in Florida for drunk driving, it is imperative that you speak to an attorney from our Miami or Fort Lauderdale law office.

Were you or someone you know arrested for drunk driving? Contact a Miami DWI Attorney for a free consultation.

Alternatives to jail may include:

• Community Service
• Electronic Monitoring
• Work Furlough
• Work Release
• Alcohol or Drug Rehabilitation Program
• Sober Living House

There are many alternatives that can be recommend for sentencing to replace prison. For example, an attorney could recommend a work furlough program. In a work furlough program, a person will be allow to work at their current job but must live in a dormitory style facility. Another alternative sentencing also includes a work release program. In this program, the Florida Probation Department will determine where a person will work but will be allow to go to their home afterwards.

Only a lawyer can determine if your DUI case is a good candidate for an alternative sentencing. For more information on alternative sentencing, please contact our law office.  

Were you or someone you know arrested for drunk driving? Contact a Miami DWI Attorney for a free consultation.