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Arrested for a DUI While Visiting Pinellas County? Here’s What to Do Next

Pinellas County is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Clearwater and Honeymoon Island. The miles of pristine beach make it easy to forget about the real world, but if you are arrested for a DUI in Pinellas County you’ll quickly be snapped back to reality and your vacation could be ruined. Although this scenario is the last thing you may want to think about, it is all too common. 

In this brief article, the best DUI lawyer in Clearwater with Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan shared a few tips to help you handle a DUI charge in Pinellas County if you’re from out of town.

Traveling Home After a DUI

There are a few things out-of-state visitors may need to consider if they’ve been charged with a DUI in Pinellas County. 

The first thing out-of-towners should know is that if you are arrested for a DUI while on vacation, law enforcement may confiscate your out of state driver’s license if you provided a breath or blood alcohol level above .08 or if you refused a breath, urine or blood test. Our experienced team of DWI defense lawyers will counsel you on efforts that you must take to get through TSA security if you are flying. Likewise, our office can advocate on your behalf in an effort to challenge the suspension imposed in Florida.

When it comes to returning home, you may be permitted to travel back to your home state. In some cases, our office will need to file an Emergency Motion to Permit Out of State Travel to allow you to do so. 

Will I Need to Return to Clearwater for My DUI Case?

In many cases, no. Our office routinely represents individuals who have been arrested for DUI and reside out of state. In many cases, our office is able to represent the client from start to finish without the client ever needing to return to the State of Florida. Of course, you should consult with the best DUI attorney in Clearwater to determine if such a strategy would work under the unique facts and circumstances of your case.

The best course of action after any arrest when you are on vacation is to attempt to handle as much as you can while you are still in town. Contact the best DUI attorney in Clearwater to make sure that your case is handled on your behalf once you return home. Remember, just because you go home doesn’t mean the charges will not follow you. 

To find out what you should do when you’ve been arrested for any reason during a vacation, contact Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan today.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.

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