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Mr. Mermer in his office with the Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Machine.
This type machine is used by BSO, PBSO and police agencies throughout the State of Florida.

DUI is a serious criminal charge in the State of Florida. A conviction for DUI will stay on your driving record and criminal record for life. A conviction will cause a license suspension, probation, fines, court costs, vehicle immobilization, and in some cases, mandatory jail, ignition interlock devices, no hardship license and restitution, amongst other things.  A serious charge such as DUI deserves a serious defense.  Contacting an experienced DUI defense attorney should be one of your first concerns after getting out of jail for DUI.  And you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to file a formal request to contest your driver's license suspension if you blew over a .08 or refused a breath and/or urine test. There are an infinite number of legal defenses to the charge of DUI and resulting administrative (DMV) license suspensions. Just because you were drinking then driving doesn't mean you were legally impaired or guilty of DUI. A DUI arrest is complicated and even the police have trouble following the long list of proper procedures they must follow to lawfully gather and admit evidence to obtain a conviction.

LET US EVALUATE YOUR CASE

Mr. Mermer is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer serious about your defense.  He will fight for your rights and for the best outcome in your DUI, traffic or criminal case.  Our firm represents clients in Broward and West Palm Beach Counties who have been charged with DUI, traffic violations and other crimes.  Mr. Mermer has a Statewide and National reputation for knowledge of the Breath Machine (Intoxilyzer), intensive preparation, aggressive representation, and skillful litigation tactics.  Our experience on criminal matters in the majority of cases have lead to successful outcomes ranging from dismissed/reduced charges, reduced penalties and acquittal,  although we obviously can't guarantee a specific outcome in a particular case.

Mr. Mermer in 2005 teaching lawyers at the Public Defender's Office
in Broward County on cross-examination techniques for the Intoxilyzer.

Under Current Florida Law, you must act within 10 days of your arrest to protect your rights or your license could be suspended for at least 6 months.  Representation at Formal Driver's License hearings is included at no additional cost on every DUI case we accept.  

This Florida DUI Statute is very technical and police routinely make errors such as:

	Illegal stops and searches
	Failure to follow proper FDLE procedures
	Improper handling of evidence
	Improper administration of breath and blood alcohol tests
	Improper administration of HGN (eye) and "routine" Field Sobriety Tests or "Exercises"
	Failure to account for an individual's medical or vehicle condition
	Inconsistencies and legal defects in police reports and probable cause affidavits
	Inconsistencies in the officer's account of the incident vs. the video tape of the events

Were you exposed to certain paints or solvents that could be mistaken by the officer or Intoxilzer breath machine for alcohol?  If you were involved in an accident, were you outside of your vehicle when the police arrived or not in "physical control" of your vehicle?   Did you make any statements to the paramedics if you were injured in a DUI related accident?   Was there alcohol in your stomach or in your blood at the time you were driving?   Was the officer qualified to conduct a DUI investigation? Were you stopped for a traffic infraction?  For how long did the officer observe your driving?  Did you request an opportunity for an independent blood test and were denied after your arrest?  Did someone put something in your drink at a bar and caused you to be involuntarily intoxicated?  We you not responsible for causing a DUI related accident?  Was the machine just plain wrong and either not drinking or not impaired as defined by Florida Law?  --- The list of possible legal defenses is endless as each case is unique.  

To a non-lawyer a DUI charge may look indefensible but there may be viable legal defenses in almost every case.  If you do not contest the charges, you will never know what defenses may be available to you or if police mistakes and/or misconduct are hidden in the court files that be uncovered by the process of Discovery to which you are legally entitled. We also have access to an Intoxilizer - the same type machine that police use - right in our office and can recreate the events that took place at the time of your arrest to prepare in your defense if the facts are applicable to your case.  If necessary on your case, we can assemble a team of medical and police experts to assist in your defense to fight for your rights.

Let us fight for your rights.  Don't plead guilty until you speak with us.  We offer a FREE initial consultation on all matters. 

An important note to "indigent persons":  If you are considering using the public defender's office for a DUI charge, they will NOT represent you at Department of Motor Vehicle Hearings since license suspensions are considered "civil" proceedings.

Note: You can lose your driving privileges for a minimum of 6 months if convicted of a DUI. There are separate criminal charges and Department of Highway Safety (DMV) proceedings in almost every DUI case. Those charged with DUI should consult with an attorney to find out if their rights have been violated and if they have defenses to this serious change.

316.193 Driving under the influence

(1) A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and: 

(a) The person is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that the person's normal faculties are impaired; 

(b) The person has a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or 

(c) The person has a breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

If you have been charged with DUI, your time to contest your license suspension may be running out.
You also need to gather evidence such as certain police records and start preparing your defense.
Call us now at 954-344-2889 for a free DUI consultation and Mr. Mermer will personally take your call.