Legal Question in DUI Law in Florida

Hello, I crashed a friend's car into a ditch about 4am...and flipped upside down. We live in Florida. I was not given breathalyser test, no DUI tests, nor citation, no cuffs or anything indicating i was being charged with something. I did not sign anything nor was i given any copies from the cops. Ambulance took us to the hospital. The only papers i got there said "Alcohol Abuse (unspecified)" and some reading material on alcohol management..and was released. The car was towed...the receipt says...Reason for tow..."impounded/arrest".

QUESTION: Can I get arrested or served a warrant after the fact?


Asked on 9/10/11, 2:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Yes it is very possible that you could be arrested or summoned for certain charges. You need to get an attorney immediately. It's possible, if they haven't already, that they will try to subpoena your medical records and have that used against you, but that can be fought with an attorney, so you should seek one right away.

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Answered on 9/10/11, 3:16 pm
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

Absolutely. They more than likely took blood from you, and that blood can indicate whether (and how much) alcohol you had in your system. That can be used to get an arrest warrant, which can be used to arrest you.

You need an attorney immediately. I know several attorneys that handle these types of cases in your area, and I would be happy to provide you with some names. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience via e-mail at [email protected] or on the phone at 813-374-2216.

Good luck.

Oh, and one more thing - VERY IMPORTANT. DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE OTHER THAN A LAWYER ABOUT THE EVENTS OF THAT EVENING. Anything you say to anyone, with very few exceptions, can be used as evidence against you. If the police cannot prove you were driving, for instance, they can always get testimony from someone to say you admitted to them you were.

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Answered on 9/11/11, 6:28 am


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