Recent Posts in DUI

• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 12-Jun-2017

  Parks & Braxton, PA Gets DUI Manslaughter Charge Dropped

  One of our clients was recently facing several charges, including DUI manslaughter. The case began in December of 2015 when our client, Franklin Chavez, was driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade. Chavez crashed headlong into a car ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 16-Jan-2017

  Dui Lawyers - Overview

  Getting arrested for a DUI is unfortunately too easy, fail to make the right preparations and the consequences will follow you for the rest of your life. Fixing up your mess is possible, though. There is only one thing standing between an unforgiving ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 14-Jan-2017

  Where Do You Find a Competent Dui Lawyer?

  What most people fail to realize is the fact that they have rights too even after being arrested for a DUI. The best way of defending those rights is by engaging the services of a competent DUI lawyer. However, in the busy fast paced life we live, it ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 14-Jan-2017

  Importance Of Enlisting The Services Of An Experienced Dui Lawyer

  When facing driving under influence charges, most people often give up under the misconception that they don’t stand a chance in fighting the case. Many feel overwhelmed by the arrest and booking process, which is quite understandable, but ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 7-Jan-2017

  What to Look For In A Good Dui Lawyer

  Finding the right legal representation is the most important step you need to take when facing a DUI charge. However, with today’s information overload, sifting through the available information to find the best DUI attorney can be a daunting ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 31-Dec-2016

  Getting The Right Dui Lawyer Can Significantly Affect Your Future

  Anyone who has ever had the unfortunate experience of facing a DUI will tell you how tormenting the experience is. A DUI can really mess up your life. It can create distressing employment issues or result in loss of your license for a long period of ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 21-Dec-2016

  Experience Counts When It Comes To Choosing The Best Dui Lawyer

  Experience is one of the most important factors when choosing the best lawyer to defend you against DUI charges. The penalties for DUI convictions can adversely affect your life. The conviction can be especially worse if you are facing the court with ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 21-Dec-2016

  Experience Counts When It Comes To Choosing The Best Dui Lawyer

  Experience is one of the most important factors when choosing the best lawyer to defend you against DUI charges. The penalties for DUI convictions can adversely affect your life. The conviction can be especially worse if you are facing the court with ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 21-Nov-2016

  The Truth About DUI Lawyers

  At times a reputation that precedes you is no good, and believe it or not the same can apply to crimes. Drunk driving is a terror shared nationally for good reason. The statistics speak for themselves. Laws against drunk driving are called for, but ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 15-Nov-2016

  Hiring the Miami DUI Lawyer

  DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, and the first and foremost reason for the law against it is because of the massive loss of life caused by such drivers in the past. DUIs today are a direct result of the mishaps in the past. Laws against ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 7-Nov-2016

  How To Fight a DUI Case

  DUI cases are one of the most common cases fought out in a courtroom. Cars have become the made mode of transportation all over the world. Some cities and areas are constructed under the assumption that people have cars to drive through them. The ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 11-Oct-2016

  DUI Manslaughter in Miami

  DUI Manslaughter is a felony offense in the State of Florida whereby a person faces a maximum penalty of fifteen years in prison. If a person is accused of both DUI Manslaughter and leaving the scene of the accident, the person faces a maximum ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 16-Aug-2016

  Dui Arrests The Facts And Process

  DUI LAWYER IN MIAMI, FL 1-Breathalyzers can not Detect Drugs Breathalyzers don’t detect BAC through the blood. Using someone’s breath it’s capable of determining the amount of alcohol absorbed in the lungs, mouth, and throat. There ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 4-Aug-2016

  Arrested for DUI in Miami

  THE POLICE SEIZED MY CAR Typically, the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act applies to money as well as vehicles that were seized as a result of an arrest related to drugs. Certainly there are a variety of items that can be seized. However, recently I ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 11-Jul-2016

  What if I took the Breath Test

  Jury Instructions About the Breath Test in Florida Most people are of the impression that the legal limit is.08, and if your breath alcohol reading is higher, than you are guilty of DUI in Miami. In many states, where the law simply requires the ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 5-Jul-2016

  Arrested for DUI in Miami

  The most common phrase used by my clients who were arrested for driving under the influence is how overwhelmed they are. Not simply overwhelmed at the prospect of being charged with a crime and having no idea how to handle it. But more specifically, ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 28-Jun-2016

  Arrested for DUI?

  Before retaining an attorney, the first rule should be specialization is the key. You wouldn’t go to a podiatrist for a brain tumor. Hiring a DUI attorney is no different. It is important to understand that DUI is vastly different than most ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 23-Mar-2016

  The Top DUI Lawyers in Miami

  You were on your way back from celebrating your son’s graduation, and yes, you did have a few drinks. But that was way earlier in the day, and you stopped after 2 drinks and spent the rest of the night drinking water. You know your limits and ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 20-Jan-2016

  Why A Dui Attorney Is Your Best Option

  If you have ever received a DUI or known someone who has, then you understand that the repercussions are complex and costly, even if no accidents or injuries were sustained as a result of the offense. If you live in Miami, Florida, and you are ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 13-Jan-2016

  Timing Is Everything - When To Call A Drunk Driving Attorney

  When you pulled into your girlfriend’s house the other night, just in time to celebrate her birthday party with her and some close friends, you did not anticipate that you were going to be drinking. Even less did you anticipate that you would ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 25-Nov-2015

  If You Are Going To Make The Investment, Make Sure You Hire The Best Dui Attorney

  It should go without saying, but not all DUI attorneys are created equal. It can be greatly advantageous to hire a DUI attorney to defend you against the DUI charges you are facing. It can also hurt your case if you hire a DUI attorney who does not ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 3-May-2015

  When Can A Dui In Florida Be Charged As A Felony?

  Most often, driving under the influence (DUI) is a misdemeanor offense. There are, however, several situations that can elevate DUI allegations to felony crimes. When a DUI becomes a felony, the consequences and penalties will increase and the need ...

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• Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 14-Apr-2015

  What To Expect After Being Charged For Dui With A Child Passenger In Florida

  Driving under the influence ( DUI ) is a criminal charge that can vary widely from case to case. Because every case is different, the unique facts and circumstances involved will determine the severity of charges and potential penalties a motorist ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 14-Apr-2015

  What to Expect After Being Charged for DUI with a Child Passenger in Florida

  Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal charge that can vary widely from case to case. Because every case is different, the unique facts and circumstances involved will determine the severity of charges and potential penalties a motorist will ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton 22-Jan-2014

  Miami DUI Attorney Andrew Parks Selected to 2014 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ List

  Our firm is pleased to announce that Partner Andrew Parks was recently selected for inclusion to the prestigious 2014 list of Florida Super Lawyers ® Rising Stars℠ – a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. As a ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 26-Sep-2013

  When Can a DUI in Florida be Charged as a Felony?

  Most often, driving under the influence ( DUI ) is a misdemeanor offense. There are, however, several situations that can elevate DUI allegations to felony crimes. When a DUI becomes a felony, the consequences and penalties will increase and the need ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 20-Aug-2013

  How to Fight a DUI

  Facing a DUI is never easy. In fact, any type of criminal allegation can leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and scared. If you were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you don't have to face this challenge alone. ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 16-Jul-2013

  Terms of Imprisonment & DUI Convictions

  Florida has joined in the national trend that offers little tolerance or leniency to individuals charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. Among the various criminal and driver's license penalties one can face, terms of ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 28-Jun-2013

  Two Miami Sisters Arrested for DUI During One Traffic Stop

  In a strange traffic stop last week, a pair of Miami sisters were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The catch – there was only one car. According to reports from the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, the two ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 17-May-2013

  Avoid the Insurance Implications of a DUI

  After an arrest for DUI, there is much more to be considered than just the potential penalties that could be incurred upon conviction for such charges. In addition, defendants will need to consider implications such as those that could affect ...

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• Posted By Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 5-Mar-2013

  Florida "Party Princess" Wants Judge Removed from DUI Case

  The self-proclaimed "party princess" from South Beach reportedly wants a different judge for her hit-and-run DUI case. According to defense attorneys, the Miami-Dade circuit judge indicated that the defendant, K.T., "made choices to ...

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