Driving Under the Influence in Okaloosa County, FL.

Okaloosa County is located in northwest Florida and borders on the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the Emerald Coast for the beautiful beaches Okaloosa county is home to over 170,000 residents. Cities in Okaloosa county include Crestview, Destin, Eglin Air Force Base, Ft Walton Beach, Niceville, Okaloosa Island and Valapariso.

In the event that you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence in Okaloosa County, Florida, it is imparative that you or your loved one speaks with an experienced Okaloosa County DUI lawyer. It is advisable that you or your loved one meets with an attorney experienced in handling DUI defense cases in order to understand all of your options. Florida DUI convictions carry harsh punishments and an initial consultation with an experienced Okaloosa County, Florida DUI lawyer is very important.

In Okaloosa County, Florida, the maximum legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit is 0.08% for drivers over 21 years of age or older. Under age (under 21 years old) drivers have a legal limit of 0.02%. The legal BAC limit in Florida for commercial drivers is 0.04%.

You have only 14 days from the date of your DUI arrest to seek a hearing to protect your drivers license. Do not delay. By hring an experienced, Okaloosa County DUI lawyer that actively practices DUI defense law in a Okaloosa County, FL courtroom, you are able to better protect your legal rights and future.

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Okaloosa County County Clerk

CLERK: DON HOWARD

Chief Deputy Clerk: Kathy Henley
101 E. James Lee Blvd., Room 210, Crestview FL 32536
Telephone (850) 689-5000 or 850-651-7200
Fax (850) 689-5832
SUNCOM 698-5821

Hardship Driver Licenses - (850) 872-7747
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