Having your vehicle legally  impounded, immobilized, or even worse, having your driving privileges suspended or revoked is no joke.

It if convicted of a DUI in Orlando and the State of Florida this is a reality which you may have to face, depending upon the circumstances surrounding your DUI Arrest and whether or not it is a repeat DUI offense.

Vehicle forfeiture, impound or court ordered immobilization of your vehicle may not only effect your life socially, but more importantly, financially. For most people, being relegated to constantly asking for rides, relying on public transportation, or paying the high cost of taxi services does not figure into their plans for most successful or continued employment situations.

Permanent loss of vehicle may be ordered by the court for any of the following:

• Third offense of DUI ( Driving Under The Influence ) within six years

• Third offense of DUI within six years..

• Second offense of owner knowingly permitting a person who is under suspension to drive their vehicle.

• First offense of driving a vehicle that is immobilized and plates impounded.

Don't roll the dice and hope you get a sympathetic judge, because they have heard every story you can imagine. Your best option to retain your normal driving privileges or obtain hardship driving privileges upon a DUI conviction is to acquire the services of an experienced Orlando DUI Defense Attorney (lawyer) to represent your legal rights and interests.

Orlando DUI Defense Attorney Harvey Cohen, and Attorney Donald Southerland, vigorously for the rights of individuals charged with Driving Under The Influence - DUI - Offenses, throughout Central Florida and other types of Criminal Defense Cases.

Contact an experienced Orlando DUI Defense Attorney at Cohen Battisti at (407) 478-4878 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your DUI Defense legal matters.