Criminal Defense
A DUI / DWI violation in Florida is a serious and complicated criminal charge. If you are arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated contact an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. In addition to the loss of driving privileges, individuals convicted of Florida DUI / DWI face significant fines, insurance surcharges and even jail.
Attorney Sale has the knowledge, training and skills to successfully defend Florida DUI/DWI or any other drinking and driving case. He has handled dozens of DUI/DWI cases and diligently stays updated on new developments in Florida DWI/DUI case law and science and applying those developments to his clients' cases.
If you have been charged with a Drug offense in Florida, legal representation by an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney is very important. Florida drug laws are very complicated. Attorney Sale has over a decade of criminal defense experience and has provided legal representation for clients charged with possession of marijuana, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia and prescription fraud, as well as delivery cases.
Attorney Sale handles Florida criminal cases for clients charged with injuring another person: including assault, family violence, aggravated assault, harassment, stalking, terrorist threats, deadly conduct and leaving the scene of an accident.
Sexual misconduct allegations and charges are serious Florida criminal defense matters, and if convicted can often result in mandatory prison sentences. An allegation of sexual misconduct, true or not, can ruin your reputation and seriously effective your business and family. Attorney Sale handles cases for clients charged with child pornography, rape, molestation, statutory rape, pimping and prostitution.
Criminal Defense Lawyer David T. Sale represents clients charged with Florida theft and property crimes including shoplifting, issuing a bad check, fraud and theft of property. He also provides legal advice to clients charged with burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief.
Attorney Sale provides legal representation to clients charged with giving a false report to a police officer, evading arrest or detention, resisting, arrest, detention or search, failure to identify, possession of firearms by a felon and assault on a public servant.
Attorney Sale also represents clients charged with a Florida traffic offense. He has assisted clients charge with serious traffic violations, including driving while suspended, no liability insurance, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of drugs or alcohol in a motor vehicle.
What happens if I am arrested?
If you are arrested for committing a crime you will be taken into police custody, given a court date and be arraigned. The court may set bail depending on the crime you are charged with. If you cannot post the bond you may be incarcerated pending appearance in court. If bond is posted, you will be released and remain free pending appearance at your arraignment. During the arraignment you will be told what offense you have been charged with, your constitutional rights and of the possible penalties. Contact Attorney Sale to protect your rights.
If I am arrested, can the officer search me?
Yes. Police officers do not need a warrant to conduct a search after making an arrest. After making an arrest, the officer can legally search the person being arrested and the area in the immediate control of the person. Contact Attorney Sale to protect your rights.
Can the police use force to arrest me?
A police officer may use as much force as is necessary to arrest you. Unreasonable force is assault. After arrest, a police officer may handcuff you if you attempt to escape or the officer considers it necessary to prevent you from escaping. If you claim that force was used to arrest you, a judge will decide whether or not the force used was reasonable in the circumstances. Contact Attorney Sale to protect your rights.
What is D.U.I. and drunk driving?
D.U.I. is "Driving Under the Influence." A person is guilty of the offense if such person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within the state and the person is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance set forth under the applicable statutes when affected to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired or when the person has a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher. "Drunk Driving" is a common misnomer for the crime of driving under the influence. Contact Attorney Sale to protect your rights.
I’ve just been arrested for DUI - If convicted this will be my third time. What do I do?
If you are convicted of a third time DUI within 10 years from your last Florida DUI conviction you can be charged with a third degree felony. A third time felony DUI conviction is punishable as a level three offense. If you have been charged with a third time DUI in Florida, you need an experience criminal defense lawyer immediately. Criminal Defense Attorney David T. Sale is experience handling felony DUI offenses and will fight to protect your rights.
Can DMV Impose Ignition Interlock Devices?
Florida DUI statues require a court order to impose Ignition Interlock Devices. If you have received a DMV letter to impose the interlock contact criminal Attorney Sale immediately.
Are you presumed guilty of if you have a blood alcohol level of 0.08%?
In any criminal case, it is unconstitutional to hold a presumption of guilt against a defendant. However, the fact that the defendant had 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood is strong evidence that the defendant was under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the extent that his or her normal faculties were impaired. If you have been arrested for DUI contact Attorney Sale immediately.