Andrea Lewis, a Florida personal injury attorney at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley explains DUI ("driving under the influence") law and the different types of DUIs. Having handled hundreds of DUI cases as the former felony prosecutor and deputy chief of the county court of Palm Beach County State Attorney Office, Lewis is very familiar with the intricate nuances of Florida DUI law.
A DUI can be from both drinking too much alcohol (above the legal limit above .08) and being under the influence of a drug – either legal or illegal. Many people aren’t aware they can get DUIs even with legal prescription drugs. If one’s normal faculties are impaired, it is illegal for them to be in a vehicle within reach of the ignition – this violates Florida’s Driving Under the Influence statute of which they can be prosecuted for. Normal faculties include the ability to walk, talk, think, and drive – all the functions an operator of a motor vehicle is expected to possess.
For victims of a DUI accident or DUI injury, Lewis recommends the injured party to seek a civil attorney. Prosecutors are not able to get damages for things that may be intangible, such as pain or suffering. Ideally, when looking for a DUI attorney to represent them, look for a lawyer with specific experience, the case law for such injuries can be very difficult to navigate and any attorney chosen for such a case should be very well versed in DUI law.
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West Palm Beach, FL 33409-6601
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