Getting arrested for DUI has critical consequences. You not only face stiff penalties but also the possibility of doing jail time—and you could lose driver license. And if it’s not your first time, the penalties for a second or subsequent offense are even stiffer. You need to hire Broward and Miami-Dade County DUI Attorney Robert Malove. As a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, he's handled tens of thousands of DUI cases over his 42-year career. Regardless of whether this is your first DUI offense or a second or subsequent DUI charge, Robert Malove and his team have over 120 years combined experience an

ACT QUICKLY Once you're arrested for DUI, you only have 10 days to request a special hearing before the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles suspends your driver’s license. If the hearing isn’t requested in time, you stand to lose your driver’s license for up to 18 months! Before any of this happens, contact the DUI defense team at The Law Offices of Robert David Malove. We're ready to take on the criminal justice system and fight for you.

Consequences of DUI in Floridapolice

Over the years, laws regarding driving under the influence have changed dramatically, and the legal and monetary consequences for driving drunk are more severe. In the state of Florida, a DUI conviction can cost you a great deal, even if it’s only a first offense. Possible outcomes include:

  • A criminal conviction on your record
  • Stiff fines
  • Loss of your license
  • Probation
  • Community service
  • DUI school

Increased Premiums:

  • A DUI conviction typically causes a significant increase in auto insurance premiums, often doubling or even tripling. 
  • These higher rates can persist for 3 to 5 years, depending on the severity of the offense, prior driving record, and the insurance company's policies. 
  • The average Florida driver with a DUI conviction pays $4,261 for car insurance annually, which is a significant increase compared to the $2,694 average for drivers with a clean record. 

Potential Policy Cancellation:

  • Some insurance companies may choose to cancel a policy after a DUI conviction.
  • Finding coverage with other insurers, especially for drivers with multiple DUI convictions, can be challenging and potentially more expensive. 

FR-44 Requirement:

  • Florida requires drivers convicted of DUI to file an FR-44 form with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. 
  • The FR-44 proves that the driver has purchased and maintains specific minimum liability insurance coverage, which includes higher limits than standard policies. 
  • In Florida, the minimum coverage required under the FR-44 is $100,000 for bodily injury per person, $300,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $50,000 for property damage. 
  • This higher coverage also means higher premiums for those required to carry an FR-44.

Factors Affecting Rate Increases

Severity of the DUI:

A first-time DUI offense may result in a smaller increase compared to multiple or DUI offenses with injuries or property damage. 

Prior Driving Record:

Drivers with a clean record prior to the DUI may experience a smaller increase than those with a history of traffic violations. 

Insurance Company:

Different insurers have varying policies regarding DUI convictions, with some being more lenient than others. 

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Younger drivers, who already face higher premiums, will likely see a more dramatic increase after a DUI. 

With so much at stake, you need to take action and make some smart decisions. The first thing you need to do is find a DUI defense attorney who believes in second chances and will fight to protect your rights.

When you work with Attorney Robert Malove, you can be sure he'll keep you informed through each stage of the process while providing the most effective strategy to increase the odds of a positive outcome. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Read what former clients say about him.

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Serious Charges Require a Serious DUI Defense Attorney

If you or someone you know is charged with DUI manslaughter, Robert Malove will leave no stone unturned to make sure the evidence was lawfully obtained in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations so that any legal argument appropriate for your case will be presented. Our DUI attorneys know how to:

  • Help people get their licenses back from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

  • Get illegally-obtained evidence thrown out of court.

  • Discredit the reliability of the field sobriety exercises.

  • Demonstrate to judges and juries that breath tests often overestimate a person’s true blood alcohol by as much as 200 percent.

  • Have blood test results thrown out of court.

  • Get juries to find their clients NOT GUILTY!

Don’t trust your DUI case to just any criminal lawyer. Your family and your future depend on you finding the toughest, most experienced DUI legal team in Broward County.

Get Straight Answers From An Experienced Broward and Miami-Dade County DUI Defense Attorney!

The internet offers a lot of information. The problem is, how do you know what’s true and what’s hype and B.S.? To help you, DUI attorney Robert Malove wrote a FREE consumer guide, How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Florida, to arm you with the 10 questions you must ask any lawyer to have the best chance of winning your DUI case. Until you get straight answers to your questions, don’t hire us or ANY lawyer. Get the information you need to help you make smart decisions, and then contact our DUI defense attorneys to schedule a consultation.

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