If you’ve been charged with DUI in University, FL or elsewhere in Hillsborough County, you would be well advised to promptly contact a DUI attorney who can protect your rights; unless you do so you may suffer many penalties that otherwise could’ve been avoided, but which University DUI attorney should you choose?

University DUI Lawyers

The University DUI attorneys at Musca Law have vast experience successfully defending people accused of DUI. They represent clients in Brandon, Tampa, Plant City and across Hillsborough County charged with a variety of DUI related crimes including juvenile DUI, misdemeanor DUI, felony DUI, DUI property damage, DUI with serious injury and DUI manslaughter. Because the consequences of a DUI conviction are so harsh, it’s very important that you not only contact a defense attorney at Musca Law to defend you, but that you do it in a timely manor to assure they have ample time to investigate your arrest and prepare your case.

Call 813-362-5623 to schedule your free legal consultation with a University DUI attorney at Musca Law now.

DUI FAQ

Q: I was arrested for DUI in Tampa and police took my license, can I still drive?

A: Yes. Although your license is technically suspended you may use your DUI ticket as a temporary license for 10 days if the box for “eligible for permit” is checked “yes” on your DUI citation. In the meantime you should immediately retain legal counsel to protect your rights and your driving privileges through filing application materials with the Bureau of Administrative Reviews. Please note that these application materials MUST BE filed within the first 10 days or you have waived your rights and you will have to serve an automatic driver’s license suspension. When your attorney files these materials, he/she will obtain for you a business purposes driving permit to allow you to drive for business purposes (work, church, school, medical care) through the pendency of your attorney’s challenge to the suspension.
Q: Police impounded my vehicle, when can I get it back?

A: Generally, you can get it back the day following your DUI arrest. You will need to show proof of car ownership at the impound lot and pay any fees due (fees compound daily). You may need your attorney to research and investigate where your vehicle is being held as well.
Q: Will I get the bond money I paid back?

A: If you paid 10% or so of the bond to a bail bondsman, you generally will not receive and money back. The fee paid is the bondsman’s charge for assuming the risk of possibly having to pay the full bond amount to the court if you or your attorney should ever fail to appear for court. The response is different if you paid a full cash bond, rather than utilizing the services of a bail bondsman. If you are found not guilty or your DUI charge is dropped you will eventually get the bond money back via check in the mail. If you are convicted or plead guilty the money will be automatically put towards the inevitable fees you must pay. However, you will be entitled to the return of any amount in excess of fines, court costs, costs of prosecution, cost of supervision, etc.

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Call 813-362-5623 to schedule your free legal consultation with a University DUI attorney at Musca Law now.

Whether you’ve been charged with DUI in Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace, University or elsewhere in Hillsborough County, the attorneys at Musca Law can help you with your administrative and criminal DUI charge.