Izquierdo Law Firm July 2018

CAN I GET A DUI OFF MY RECORD? The Best Methods to Live Without a DUI Holding You Back

that you will likely have to admit guilt as a condition of enrollment, which means you need to stay on top of everything, or you will face your DUI charge. A MISTAKE THAT LASTS FOREVER! Remember, the easiest way to ensure that a DUI will never come off your record is to go to court without the assistance of an experienced DUI lawyer to help you fight the charges. Walking into court and pleading guilty will guarantee that you can’t erase this mistake from your permanent criminal record. People frequently think that just because they have no prior incidents with the law, the charges will automatically be reduced, which is not true. Hiring a professional legal attorney can give you the representation you need to reduce or expunge the charge. Call Izquierdo Law Firm today at 305-707- 7345 to learn more about how we can help you.

A thorough DUI lawyer will do everything possible to find issues with your case. This includes ensuring your vehicle was stopped properly, examining maintenance documents for the breathalyzer test, challenging BAC results, fighting refusals, trying to keep out statements, and challenging performance on roadside sobriety tests, all of which fight for you in an attempt to minimize the consequences you’ll face. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR DUI DIVERSION PROGRAMS? Some counties throughout Florida offer diversion programs for first-time DUI offenders. These diversion programs are nothing to scoff at, as they are incredibly stringent in their requirements. You will be completing all the requirements or penalties that come with a first DUI conviction. However, once you’re done with all the requirements, you will go back to court and the State can reduce your DUI charge to reckless driving and withhold adjudication. The caveat to these programs is

A DUI conviction may never be erased from your permanent criminal record. Once you have been adjudicated guilty, you are ineligible to seal or expunge your record. However, depending on the outcome of your case, there may be a way for your record to be cleared. In order to be eligible to seal your DUI arrest, you have to ensure that you are not convicted of DUI. The only way to do that is to have the DUI charges dropped, dismissed, or reduced. HOW CAN I GET A BREAKDOWN? Receiving a breakdown in your case is the result of a lot of work by your lawyer combined with a favorable set of facts or problems with the evidence in your case.

Laugh Out Loud

Blue Cheese Buffalo Dogs and Celery Slaw No matter where you stand on the great ketchup versus mustard debate, you’ll love these spicy, tangy, easy-to-make buffalo dogs. They’re the perfect way to elevate your Fourth of July cookout. Ingredients

For Celery Slaw •

1 package of your favorite hot dogs

4 celery stalks, very thinly sliced

1 package hot dog buns

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1 bottle Frank’s RedHot sauce

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

1 teaspoon olive oil

Celery salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

3. Assemble hot dogs, douse with hot sauce, and top with celery slaw. 4. Top with blue cheese, add another splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy, and serve.

1. For slaw, toss all ingredients together and season with celery salt and pepper. 2. Grill hot dogs and toast buns.

Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine

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