Tampa DUI Defense Attorney

DUI Defense: Practice Areas

With over twenty-five years of combined DUI defense experience, the attorneys at Taracks, Gomez, and Rickman are dedicated to securing your freedom. As former state and federal criminal defense prosecutors, we are well-acquainted on both sides of the law and know exactly how to create a strategic defense for you. No matter how hopeless your DUI case may appear, we have the skill and ability necessary to successfully resolve your case. To learn about the different practice areas we represent, do not hesitate to read through the following:

DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol has been proven to slow reaction time, impair decision-making ability, cause drowsiness, and blur vision. Because of this, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or above. Read more on DUI.

DUI Process
The DUI arrest and trial process can be complicated to say the least. By hiring a Tampa DUI defense attorney, you can have a skilled professional on your side. From the arrest to the arraignment to the trial, we can take care of all the requirements and paperwork. Read more on the DUI process.

Multiple DUI
If you have been arrested for a second, third, or fourth DUI, you could be facing a felony conviction. You could lose your license for up to ten years as well as spend time in jail. For a fourth conviction, you could lose your license permanently. Read more on multiple DUI.

DMV Hearings
After a drunk driving arrest, one of the first steps you will have to take is attend the Department of Motor Vehicles hearing. This must be scheduled within ten days of the arrest or your driver's license will be suspended for six months. Read more on DMV hearings.

Felony DUI
The majority of first-time DUI cases are charged as misdemeanors. To be charged with a felony DUI, there would have to be injury or death involved. Also, if it was a multiple DUI case, you could also be charged with driving under the influence. Read more on felony DUI.

Out of State DUI
The Driver License Compact is an agreement used in almost every state. Under the agreement, you could face charges in your home state as well as in the state you were arrested in. Read more on out of state DUI.

Breath & Blood Tests
Breath and blood tests are tests used by law enforcement in order to determine a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). What many drivers do not know is that these tests are far from foolproof. Mechanical and human errors can happen, and we will examine all the evidence to see if this occurred in your case. Read more on breath & blood tests.

Field Sobriety Tests
Standardized field sobriety tests include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test (HGN), the one-leg stand, and the walk-and-turn. While they usually do give an accurate picture of the state of the driver, there are other reasons someone might fail a field sobriety tests than alcohol consumption. Read more on field sobriety tests.

DUI Penalties
Allegations of driving under the influence are taken very seriously in Florida. Those convicted of DUI can face penalties like community service, probation, loss of driving privileges, alcohol counseling, steep financial fines, and jail time. An aggressive DUI attorney is necessary to avoid these penalties. Read more on DUI penalties.

Vehicular Manslaughter
If a person is killed in an accident involving a drunk driver, it is referred to as vehicular manslaughter. The maximum sentence for this crime is fifteen years is state prison. If you were proven to have fled the scene after the accident, you could be facing up to thirty years in prison. Read more on vehicular manslaughter.

Underage DUI
If you or a loved one has been accused of underage DUI, you could be facing steep fines, revoked license, and jail time. Florida operates under a zero tolerance policy towards under twenty-one drivers who were caught drinking and driving. Read more on underage DUI.

Commercial Driver's License DUI
The legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0.08%. However, if you hold a commercial driver's license, the legal limit is 0.04%. It is illegal to refuse to take a chemical test and you could lose your CDL for one year if you are convicted. This is serious because you will lose your job and source of income. Read more on commercial driver's license DUI.

DUI with Injury
Have you been accused of DUI with injury? An accident caused by a drunk driver has serious consequences for the offender if there was any injury as a result. If someone was killed in the accident, you could be facing up to ten years in prison. Read more on DUI with injury.

DUI & Drugs
Most people believe that driving under the influence refers exclusively to alcohol. However, driving under the influence of drugs is also just as illegal. Your driving could be impaired by legal drugs or illegal drugs and it is important that you allow a legal representative to review your case and the evidence against you. Read more on DUI & drugs.

BUI
About one-third of all boating accidents are the result of alcohol. If you have been accused of boating under the influence of alcohol in Tampa, contact an attorney from our firm. The consumption of alcohol on a boat is not illegal, however, the boat operator cannot have a BAC of 0.08% or above. Read more on BUI.

DUI & License Suspension
If you do not schedule a DMV hearing within ten days of your DUI arrest, you could have your driver's license automatically suspended. To avoid this happening, a Tampa DUI defense lawyer from our firm could represent you at this hearing and fight to get your driving privileges restored. Read more on DUI & license suspension.

Violation of DUI Probation
If you have been convicted for DUI, part of your sentence could be a probation period. If you violate the terms of this probation, you could be facing some harsh penalties. A Tampa DUI attorney from our firm has extensive experience in defending people against probation violations. Read more on violation of DUI probation.

Contact a Tampa DUI lawyer today!

You owe it to yourself and your family to get high-quality legal representation. We understand that many people are falsely accused of driving under the influence while others are treated unfairly by the justice system. If this is your case, a Tampa DUI attorney from our legal team is here to see that your rights are defended in court.

Contact a Tampa DUI defense attorney from our firm if you have been arrested for drunk driving.