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DUI / Driving Under The Influence Defense Attorney Christopher J. Jacobs

Someone is arrested for Driving Under The Influence (DUI) nearly every day in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties.  DUI is different than most other crimes because the alleged drunk driver typically did not intend to break the law.  Anyone, from any walk of life, can be wrongfully accused of this crime.  Over the last 25 years, Florida has enacted increasingly more serious penalties for DUI, and the local police, prosecutors and judges enforce those laws to the fullest.  The consequences of a DUI conviction are serious, as shown under Potential DUI Penalties.  Not only could your sentence include jail, probation, suspension or revocation of your driver’s license and expensive fines, but there are other collateral consequences as well, such as increased insurance premiums, loss of your job and livelihood, public humiliation and a permanent stain upon your record and reputation.  Even if you believe that you are guilty, it is not in your best interest to throw yourself at the mercy of the court at your first court appearance without consulting with an experienced DUI Attorney.  With so much at stake, it is imperative that you hire a dedicated DUI Defense Attorney to defend your rights and obtain the best possible result in your case.  You need a local attorney who has practiced before every criminal judge sitting on the bench in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties.  You need an attorney who has handled thousands of cases in their career, and over a thousand DUI cases.  Christopher J. Jacobs is such an attorney.

My Approach To Your DUI Case

When you hire Mr. Jacobs as your attorney, he prepares your case as if it will ultimately be tried in front of a jury, even if it won’t actually go to trial.  He thoroughly investigates the case by visiting the scene of your arrest personally.  This is done to get a feel for the conditions under which you were subjected to roadside sobriety tests.  He demands the evidence that the State plans to use against you, such as police reports, breath machine maintenance records, videos from the roadside and jail and witness statements.  He then conducts a vigorous examination of the police officers at the DMV Hearing, assuming that you have not waived your right to one.  Researching every unique detail of your case enables Mr. Jacobs to investigate every possible defense to your charge, including the filing of motions to dismiss or motions to suppress (throw out) evidence.  If needed, expert witnesses are on call and could aid in your defense.  Preparing your case so thoroughly enables Mr. Jacobs to level the negotiating playing field with the Prosecutor, and could result in a dismissal of the case or a reduction in the charges.  The goal is to resolve your case without the need for a trial, and many cases get resolved in this way.  Through his extensive preparation of your case, he will be able to give you an honest assessment of the pros and cons of your case and your chances at trial, enabling you to make an informed decision when the time comes.  Should you decide to take your case before a jury of your peers, you can be confident that your attorney knows every detail of your case and has the trial experience to effectively defend you at trial.

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