DUI Criminal Lawyers: Fresh Pursuit

“Fresh pursuit” is a doctrine that applies to justify an arrest. Where an officer observes a traffic infraction in his/her jurisdiction. Follow the individual to a neighboring jurisdiction, and during the pursuit develop probable cause for a DUI arrest. Florida courts have held that an officer may legally follow a suspect into a neighboring jurisdiction based only on reasonable suspicion of a traffic infraction, and make a DUI arrest in another jurisdiction used on probable cause developed for the DUI during the pursuit.

Furthermore, there are several exceptions to the “Fresh Pursuit” rule and several legal challenges that an experienced criminal defense attorney can raise to defend against a DUI arrest involving a “Fresh Pursuit” arrest. The best thing you can do if you are arrested for a DUI is to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Who can properly advise you on the best course of action to effectively fight against your DUI? In addition, there are many effective tools that may be utilized in your favor. It includes pre-trial motions and legal defenses, that may improve your leverage during negotiations with the State.

If you have any questions or concerns about your DUI or are seeking legal representation on a DUI case, call our DUI Criminal Lawyers at Smith & Eulo Law Firm at (407) 930-8912. Call for a FREE CONSULTATION. We have DUI Criminal Lawyers ready to help you get the best outcome on your DUI case.

DUI Criminal Lawyers: Fresh Pursuit

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