Fighting the Charges Against You
A DUI or criminal traffic offense conviction can have long-lasting negative effects on your life. Potential penalties include jail time, driver's license suspension, fines and vehicle forfeiture. It can also prevent you from being hired for certain jobs, renting an apartment or qualifying for loans. To help protect your future, you may need to fight the charge.
At Christine & Christine, P.A., in St. Augustine, Florida, we vigorously defend individuals charged with DUI and other traffic offenses. We understand how a conviction can hurt your future, even costing you a professional license. It is our goal to minimize the impact of the accusation, to get the charge dismissed or reduced, and to be a voice on your side.
The husband-and-wife team of Alexander R. Christine, Jr. and Maureen Sullivan Christine leads our firm. Both lawyers are Former Chief Prosecutors who have handled thousands of criminal cases. They use their knowledge of the opposition to build strong defenses for their clients. Both Alex and Maureen Christine have been commentators on nationally televised Court TV and are recognized as knowledgeable in the field of criminal law.
DUI and Other Criminal Traffic Violations
Common DUI and traffic ticket cases include:
- Driving under the influence
- Driving under the influence with serious injury
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Highway racing
- Driving without a license or with a suspended license
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Vehicular homicide
- Habitual driving offenses
As your defense attorneys, we will investigate the circumstances surrounding your charge. Did the police perform an illegal search and seizure? Is the prosecution's evidence solid? After reviewing all relevant facts, we will build a defense designed for your specific situation.
Comprehensive DUI/Criminal Traffic Offense Representation
When you are charged with DUI and you fail or refuse a breathalyzer test, your driver's license is automatically suspended. You have 10 days to request a hearing with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles to contest the suspension.
As your lawyers, we will defend both the criminal and administrative suspension of your license. However, time is not on your side. Contact us immediately for swift protection of your rights.
Free Initial Office Consultation
Whether you have been charged with drunk driving or another traffic offense, we can help. Contact us online or call our office locally at 904-201-1439 or toll free at 888-566-6821 to schedule a free initial office consultation regarding your DUI or traffic offense.
Christine & Christine has a Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory Peer Review rating of AV*, which signifies the highest levels of legal ability and ethical standards.
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