Former MADD President Gets Arrested for DUI

Most people are familiar with the organization MADD which stands for Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. It has been active in educating people on the dangers of drunk driving for years and was started by a woman whose child was killed by a drunk driver.

Just a few weeks ago the former president Debra Oberlin was arrested for suspicion of DUI after officers observed her swerving into other lanes while driving. She submitted to a breathalyzer test and results showed that she had three times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood. Anyone, regardless of who they are, needs to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney if they have been charged with DUI.

Take Immediate Action

DUI charges can be quite serious and need to be addressed quickly to avoid conviction, even if this is your first offense. If convicted, you could be facing time in jail, monetary fines, mandatory counseling, vehicle impoundment, having to have an interlocking ignition device installed in your car and suspension or loss of your driver's license. You have ten days to schedule an administrative hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding the suspension of your driver's license, a separate action to the criminal trial itself.

Creating a defense strategy from an experienced Ft. Lauderdale DUI defense attorney is vital if you wish to maintain your freedoms. At Parks & Braxton, PA, we are Florida criminal defense attorneys who are skilled in handling DUI cases and know where to look when it comes to weak points in the case. We have been practicing law for many years and our team of lawyers has achieved many wins for our clients. Part of the reason for our success lies in the fact that we stay on top of current case law and legislation and are aggressive in our defense; we are here to help.

Contact a Ft. Lauderdale DUI lawyer in our office for a free consultation and we will review the specifics of your case