FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Law Office of Lee Meadows offers decades of experience in law. Our consultative approach is designed to help our clients feel like they have an ally in their legal defense.
When You Have Questions, The Law Office Of Lee Meadows Has Answers.
Many times, our clients come to us filled with worry regarding their DUI or criminal charge. We’re here to help. While we offer answers to some commonly asked questions below, the best favor you can do for yourself is to contact us for a consultation.
Possible penalties for a DUI conviction include driver’s license suspension, DUI School, a Victim Awareness Program, alcohol checks, court-ordered counseling, vehicle impoundment, ignition interlock, an alcohol monitoring (SCRAM) bracelet, probation, and fines. If you have a prior DUI conviction, you may also face jail time. Our office often negotiates an “adjudication withheld” to avoid a criminal conviction on your record, making you eligible for criminal record sealing. It's crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
In addition to court-imposed penalties, you may also face increased car insurance premiums, the loss of your job or difficulty obtaining employment later in life, student disciplinary proceedings, and financial and emotional burden on your family and friends.
Most cases are resolved in about 4 months. However, the timeline can vary based on your case's complexity and whether you accept a plea offer. Cases with multiple charges, separate driver’s license issues, or extenuating circumstances like property damage or injury may take a year or more.
A DUI involves various court costs and fees. If convicted, court costs are $990. DUI school costs between $250-$450, depending on the level. Additional costs include probation, vehicle immobilization, alcohol monitoring, and driver’s license reinstatement. Attorney fees vary based on case complexity. The first consultation is always free. Contact us to schedule your free case evaluation.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles can suspend your driver’s license, and the court may impose an additional suspension if you are convicted. The suspension duration depends on factors like whether you submitted to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) and if this is your first DUI. Contact us for a free case evaluation to learn more.
No. In order to be released from jail, you signed an agreement (“pretrial release”) to abstain from alcohol as well as any criminal activity until the completion of your case. This means that if you consume ANY alcohol or commit any crime before your court case is over, you can be arrested. When this occurs, the State Attorney’s Office often will not agree to your re-release. Our office recommends that you completely abstain from alcohol until your criminal case is complete.
If you were arrested for Driving Under the Influence of drugs, drug testing might be required for your release from jail. Testing positive for drugs would violate your pretrial release, potentially leading to re-arrest.
Our office email address is meadowslegalteam@gmail.com. Please click here to contact us via email. You can also call us at (850) 224-8873, or toll free at (800) 681-0139.
Our office is located at:
403 North Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Regretfully, appointments are necessary for all office visits.
You can usually pay to have your mug shot removed from each site, but this can be time-consuming and expensive. Once your case is complete, you may be eligible for a criminal record sealing or expunction, which will allow you to have your criminal history hidden from most public records. Our office can help you will every aspect of record sealing and expungement.