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Out of State DUI in Panama City
Arrested for DUI while visiting Panama City, FL?
You may have heard the phrase, "Come on Vacation, Leave on Probation," and thought that it was amusing. Until now, it might not have occurred to you how serious it can be to find yourself arrested for DUI while travelling for pleasure or business. Any arrest for drinking and driving is a serious matter, but the situation can be especially stressful when you are hundreds or thousands of miles away from home. Fortunately, you can come to Shepard Law, P.A. to find the caring support and dedicated legal representation you need to help you resolve this situation.
Mr. Shepard is a former Assistant State Attorney who has spent his entire career practicing in the 14th Judicial Court. He has excellent relationships with local prosecutors and law enforcement officials, and has personally handled more than 6,000 criminal cases in the courts in this area. The team at the firm understands what a difficult experience this may be for you, and they are prepared to give you knowledgeable legal counsel and hard-hitting advocacy, fighting to clear your name of the charges you face.
Consequences of an Out of State DUI Arrest
When you are arrested for driving under the influence while visiting Panama City on vacation or a business trip, you are at risk of having the consequences of the situation follow you to your home state.
Most states in the country participate in the Driver's License Compact, an information sharing agreement which makes it possible for serious traffic offenders to be penalized at home for infractions committed out of state, so the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will most likely report the matter of your conviction to the DMV in your home state.
Your attorney will represent you at the DMV hearing in an effort to defend your driver's license against a suspension, using proven DUI defense strategies such as challenging the validity of the chemical test results and raising questions about whether the police officer had probable cause to pull you over.
The firm is available for contact at any time 24/7, so don't hesitate-take action now!
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“Rusty is very personable and accommodating. He made himself available on short notice and met with me after hours. He told me not to worry and got everything dismissed in court this morning! Thank you Rusty and Lisa!!!”- Lauren
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“Mr. Shepard and his staff are amazing! They went above and beyond to help me. I would not want anyone else on my team! I am young and despite that, he made sure that the judge saw me as a person and not just a young person. He and his office even spent extra time with me and attended to every single thousand question that I had. They could not get a better rating 10 stars!!”- Jessica
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“Shepard Law is truly one of a kind!!! Their team of attorneys and support staff knows criminal law inside and out. They will take a case to trial with no fear and are a force to be seen in the courtroom!!!! They are compassionate and make their clients feel supported every single step of the way. They are flexible with payment options, which allows everyone to be able to receive TOP QUALITY representation. I would absolutely recommend Shepherd Law to any of my friends or family members without hesitation.”- Vanessa M.
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“Shepard Law is truly one of a kind!!! Their team of attorneys and support staff knows criminal law inside and out. They will take a case to trial with no fear and are a force to be seen in the courtroom!!!! They are compassionate and make their clients feel supported every single step of the way. They are flexible with payment options, which allows everyone to be able to receive TOP QUALITY representation. I would absolutely recommend Shepherd Law to any of my friends or family members without hesitation.”- Vanessa M.
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“My wife and I found out on a Monday that we needed a Defense Attorney on Tuesday for a family situation. I called the office and Megan quickly contacted Rusty and he reassured us that he would be at court on Tuesday and he would take care of everything. Those words were the most comforting we've heard as this came up not long after Hurricane Michael. Rusty and his office has no idea how much he helped us and how much we appreciate their quick response. Thank you will never cover how much you guys mean to us.”- Craig E.