What should I do if I am charged with a DUI in Florida, but I live Out of State?

Many people believe that if they live elsewhere and do not plan on returning to Florida, they can just ignore a DUI charge. That is absolutely not the case. Your license in many other states can be suspended due to a DUI in Florida. Also, failure to appear for your court appearance will result in an outstanding arrest warrant. In most states, due to interstate reporting and the NCIS database, if you are pulled over for any reason and have an outstanding warrant in another state, you will be arrested. Remember, DUI is a criminal offense. You should never run from it.

So, what should you do? You should absolutely try and show up for all of your court hearings. If you are unable to appear in court yourself, you can usually hire an attorney to appear for you. You should easily be able to communicate long distance with an attorney, who can aggressively defend you and ensure your rights are protected. If you happen to be convicted of DUI in Florida, it is possible to transfer your sentence to another state. Judges often allow you to complete community service, alcohol classes, and probation in another jurisdiction, even out of state. The one thing you should never do however is run away from DUI charges. DUI is a serious offense.

As always, every DUI case is different, and you should always consider consulting a Miami/ Fort Lauderdale lawyer. DUI charges and procedures differ greatly from state to state. An experienced and qualified attorney can help guide you through the entire DUI process and ensure that your rights are protected.