If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida, you need an experienced DUI lawyer who is well-versed in DUI cases and Florida law. Jason Melton and Robert Whittel are members of the Florida Bar Association, the Middle District and the Southern District of Florida, the 11th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, the Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Justice Association.
Before defending those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida, Robert Whittel handled complex civil litigation at a large multinational law firm and then served as a DUI prosecutor in South Florida on behalf of the state of Florida. Jason Melton was a Florida State Attorney in and for Miami-Dade County. The Marion County DUI attorneys at Whittel & Melton specialize in DUI defense and are knowledgeable about Florida DUI laws. They have the experience to file an appeal and help you retain your driving privileges.
An experienced Ocala DUI lawyer can recognize any shortcuts or constitutional violations surrounding your case and work to protect you from an unfairly determined verdict. The most important decision you will make in your DUI case is which Ocala DUI lawyer will defend you in court. It is important to note that you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida to request an administrative hearing on your driver's license. This includes the right not to talk to officers until they have consulted with their DUI attorneys in Ocala. If you have been charged with a DUI offense in Ocala, Florida, it is essential that you hire an experienced DUI lawyer who understands both DUI cases and Florida law. A knowledgeable attorney can help protect your rights and avoid a criminal conviction and its consequences.
The attorneys at Whittel & Melton are well-versed in all aspects of DUI defense and can make all the difference in your case.