DUI

DUI Attorney

St. Augustine, FL 

To successfully defend DUI charges in St. Johns County, you need a St. Augustine criminal defense lawyer with courtroom experience. Attorney Christy Opsahl is a former prosecutor with extensive trial experience. She handles a variety of DUI defense cases including first offense, multiple DUIs, and felony DUI. DUIs resulting in property damage, bodily injury or death can carry severe penalties with strict deadlines. Timing is critical. Call today to start your case.



Justice Scales, Books and Wooden Gavel — St. Augustine, FL — Law Office Of Christina J. Opsahl, LLC

DUI - Driving Under the Influence

 We understand the long-lasting consequences of a DUI conviction on your life and driving privileges. Suppose you or a loved one gets arrested for a DUI. You need to consult an experienced, local DUI trial attorney. Christy understands and handles every type of DUI.

  • drugs
  • medication
  • alcohol
  • 1st offenses
  • subsequent offenses
  • misdemeanor DUIs
  • felony DUIs
  • DUIs involving property damage or injury
  • DUI manslaughters

Things to know about DUI Charges in Florida

  • DUI charges in Florida are typically related to motor vehicles, but they can also include Golf Carts, Mopeds, & Side by sides. With golf cart communities popping up in St Johns County like Nocatee, many don’t realize that they may be charged with a DUI if pulled over.


  • Time is of the essence once arrested for a DUI. Refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test can result in an administrative suspension of your driving privileges by the Department of Motor Vehicles. You only have ten (10) days from the date of arrest to request an administrative review of this suspension. You may be eligible for an immediate hardship license to allow travel to and from work.


  • If you agree to submit to a breathalyzer test and have breath alcohol of over .08, your driving privileges may be suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles. You may be eligible for an immediate hardship license to allow travel to and from work.
  • It is crucial to consult an experienced local trial attorney to review your case within ten (10) days of arrest and determine the best course of action regarding an administrative suspension while your criminal case is pending in the court system.


  • Driving under the influence convictions can result in enhanced penalties if you have had prior convictions, cause property damage or injuries, or have breath alcohol of over .15.


  • Hiring an experienced local trial lawyer will ensure that your case is analyzed for constitutional or legal violations of rights as well as factual deficiencies in the State's case. This analysis allows an attorney to gather mitigation, negotiate the best plea offer, or obtain the best result at trial.


  • DUI convictions can also have long-term implications on your driving privileges. Multiple convictions for DUI or DUIs coupled with other major traffic violations can result in you being deemed a Habitual Traffic Offender by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The result of a simple DUI with these enhancements can be classified as a felony offense ranging from prison time or long-term driver's license revocation from six (6) months up to lifetime revocation.


  • DUI offenses have unique legal and factual issues that need to be analyzed by an attorney familiar with these investigations, constitutional matters, discovery, and jury trial experience.


Call Today for a No-Cost Consultation

904-891-9343

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