What happens immediately after a DUI arrest in Florida?

After a DUI arrest, you will be taken to jail for processing. Your license may be taken and you'll receive a citation. You typically have 10 days from the arrest date to request a formal review hearing with the DHSMV — or your license will be suspended automatically. Call an attorney immediately.

What does the 10-day rule mean for my license?

Florida law gives you 10 days after a DUI arrest to request a formal review hearing with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). If you do not request this hearing within 10 days, your license will be automatically suspended. An attorney can file this request on your behalf.

Should I have refused the breathalyzer?

Florida's implied consent law means refusing a breathalyzer comes with its own penalties — including a one-year license suspension for a first refusal and an 18-month suspension for subsequent refusals. However, refusal also means no BAC evidence. Whether refusal helps or hurts your case depends on the specific circumstances, which is why you need an attorney to evaluate your options.

Protect Your License. Protect Your Future.

DUI Defense Attorney in NAS Pensacola, Florida

Name: Warrior Law LLC
Address: 694 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL, 32539, US
Telephone: (850) 757-0505
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Facing dui defense charges in NAS Pensacola? Attorney Michael P. Gilbert provides aggressive dui defense representation for clients in Escambia County. Cases are heard at the Escambia County Courthouse, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502. Call (850) 757-0505 for a free consultation.

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DUI Defense in NAS Pensacola

Cases We Handle

Attorney Gilbert handles the following dui defense matters for clients in NAS Pensacola and throughout Escambia County.

First Offense DUI

Second & Third Offense DUI

Felony DUI (4th Offense or Injury)

DUI with Serious Bodily Injury

DUI Manslaughter

Breathalyzer Refusal

License Suspension Defense

Underage DUI (Under 21)

Drug DUI

Out-of-State DUI

Commercial Driver DUI (CDL)

Hardship License Applications

Why Choose Us

Why NAS Pensacola Clients Choose Warrior Law

The 10-Day Window

After a DUI arrest in Florida, you have just 10 days to request a formal review hearing to protect your driving privileges. Call us immediately — this deadline cannot be extended.

Challenge the Evidence

We scrutinize every aspect of your stop: breathalyzer calibration records, field sobriety test administration, and whether law enforcement had legal grounds to stop you.

Local Knowledge

We know the DUI enforcement patterns, common checkpoint locations, and court tendencies across Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties — including Destin and the 30A corridor.

Free Consultation

Time is critical in DUI cases. Call (850) 757-0505 now for a free consultation. Don't wait until your court date.

Local Knowledge

DUI Defense in NAS Pensacola, FL

Naval Air Station Pensacola is one of the largest naval air stations in the United States. Attorney Gilbert serves active-duty personnel and veterans with criminal defense and personal injury matters.

If you are facing dui defense charges in NAS Pensacola, your case will be handled through the Escambia County court system. Attorney Michael P. Gilbert appears regularly at the Escambia County Courthouse, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502 and is familiar with local prosecutors, judges, and court procedures.

Warrior Law LLC is headquartered in Crestview, FL — serving clients across all of Escambia County and the surrounding region. Call (850) 757-0505 for a free, confidential consultation about your dui defense case.

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