Criminal defense / DUI
DUI defense
in Fort Lauderdale.
Understand the charge. Review the evidence. Address the criminal case and any separate questions about driving privileges.
Request a consultation 954-635-2251
Broward · Miami-Dade · Palm Beach
Two processes to keep in view.
01 / The criminal case
The allegation, available evidence, court dates and possible consequences.
02 / Driving privileges
Any suspension notice, administrative review and questions about current license status.
Start with the right questions
A charge is the starting point—not the whole record.
Florida’s DUI statute covers driving or actual physical control of a vehicle. It addresses impairment of normal faculties from alcohol or specified substances, and also separate blood- or breath-alcohol thresholds. It is not limited to a person observed driving. Read section 316.193.
The criminal case and an administrative license suspension are distinct proceedings. Section 322.2615 sets out notice and review procedures for certain suspensions. The dates on the actual notice matter; a court date should not be treated as the deadline for a separate license process. Read section 322.2615.
The precise allegations, any prior record and whether a crash or injury is involved can change the analysis. Counsel should review the actual paperwork before discussing possible outcomes.
Evidence and procedure
What counsel may examine
The encounter
The documented reason for the stop or encounter, the sequence of events and the officer’s observations.
The recordings
Available body-camera or dash-camera footage, witness accounts and whether they agree with the written record.
The testing
Records of field exercises, breath or blood testing, or an alleged refusal, together with the circumstances and applicable procedures.
The legal issues
Whether the evidence supports the allegations and whether a legal challenge is appropriate. No particular defense can be promised from a brief description.
Common questions
Know what needs a separate answer.
Can I still drive?
That cannot be determined from the charge alone. Have the suspension notice, any temporary permit and current license information reviewed. This page does not confirm eligibility to drive or the availability of a restricted license.
What should I have ready for a consultation?
The charge and county, arrest and court dates, any suspension notice, and whether you already have counsel. Ask how to provide documents securely; do not put a detailed account of the allegations in the website form.
Will GFC LAW handle every part of the matter?
Confirm the scope before engagement, including whether any administrative license proceeding is included. The firm handles criminal matters directly and works with co-counsel when appropriate.
Does a breath-test result end the review?
A result is one part of the record. Counsel may review the testing information, the surrounding evidence and the applicable law. That review does not guarantee exclusion of evidence or any particular result.
Your next step
Discuss the charge and the next dates.
Gary F. Celetti, Jr.’s law-enforcement background informs his familiarity with investigative procedures; it does not imply influence over police, prosecutors or the court. Meet Gary.
GFC LAW, PLLC serves Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties from its Fort Lauderdale office. Request a consultation or call 954-635-2251.
Official sources, accessed September 14, 2026: Florida Statutes § 316.193 and § 322.2615. General information, not legal advice. Reviewed by Gary F. Celetti, Jr., Esq.