Legal Question in DUI Law in Florida

Hello,

It depends on how old your son was and what statute/ ordinance he was charged with. It is possible for an attorney to resolve the case without your son returning, but it depends on the circumstances. If he doesn't resolve the case he may have a warrant for his arrest in Florida, which could cause problems for him in other states as well.

Please feel free to call my office to discuss the case in more detail free of charge:

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If it is simply possession of alcohol, it may be a violation of a city ordinance or a simple misdemeanor. An attorney can file a Waiver of Appearance so that your son need not travel back to Florida, and then if a plea is worked out, file an Authorization to Take Plea in Absentia. That means the attorney could enter your son into a plea without him being physically present. If it is a misdemeanor or ordinance violation, your son may be eligible for diversion. That is a program similar to probation, but your son would not have to plea to the charge, and it would be dismissed once he completes the requirements.

If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact me at 813-374-2216 or shoot me an e-mail at [email protected].

Good luck.