While drinking and driving are two separate commodities in American life, mixing them can lead to problems and often to an offense in the eyes of the law. If you live in Florida and are accused of a DUI (driving under the influence), you will need a good lawyer.

Among the states, South Florida ranks quite high in the amount of DUI cases. As in practically any state, traffic rules and violations are stringently followed. If they are broken, the penalties are usually severe. DUI lawyers who specialize in law dealing with drunk driving often handle these cases.

Florida attorneys have to be well versed in DUI cases in order to succeed. They have to be good because their job for the defendant is to see that the penalty is either wiped out or diminished greatly. In most cases, the state has to be in agreement and will first make sure that not much damage (both property and life) was rendered by the defendant. Florida DUI lawyers have ways and means of finding out loopholes either in the provision of the law or the manner in which they are enforced in reference to the 'then' status of the client. Police misconduct in such circumstances can also be the natural outcome.

To find a good Florida DUI attorney, one must consult people who are familiar with these lawyers. Ask questions about the lawyer’s recent performances and achievements. Attorneys who handle cases in the more affluent areas like Dade, Hillsborough, Orange, Miami Beach and Tampa are particularly in demand. These lawyers generally have pretty steep fees, but they provide great relief from problems like heavy DUI penalties, loss of license and spending days behind the bars.