Avoid A Conviction For A First-Time DUI With The Miami-Dade “Back On Track Program”
Have you been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI)? If this is your first offense, it is possible that it was all a big mistake. You’ve learned your lesson and feel that you deserve a second chance instead of a harsh DUI conviction. Fortunately, Miami-Dade County has recently initiated a new “Back on Track Program” for eligible first-time DUI offenders.
Anyone who meets the criteria and is not a repeat DUI offender may be able to go through the program instead of being convicted and suffering the consequent penalties and criminal record. The program is strict, as are its requirements for entry, and the duration before successful completion can be anywhere from six months to one year.
If you were arrested for drunk driving, turn to Beckham Law Firm for a robust defense. Contact us online to discuss your case.
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ADMITTED to Back on Track Program
Officer stopped defendant for speeding. Upon contact officer noted defendant had red bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and an odor an alcoholic beverage on his breath. Officer asked defendant to perform roadside exercises. Defendant was determined to be impaired and arrested. Defendant blew a .149.
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ADMITTED to Back on Track Program
Officer observed defendant weaving in and out of traffic at a rapid pace cutting off other vehicles. Defendant was also unable to maintain a single lane and stopped abruptly on the expressway in a lane of traffic. Officer pulled over defendant was and noticed defendant to have rapid slurred speech, flushed face, and bloodshot watery eyes.
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ADMITTED to Back on Track Program
Officer observed defendant nearly strike center median after driving off the road. Defendant continued driving and was unable to maintain a single lane. Officer stopped defendant and smelled a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath even though defendant was chewing gum. Defendant spoke with slurred speech and appeared to be disoriented.
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ADMITTED to Back on Track Program
Officer saw defendant swerve out of lane and nearly side swipe another vehicle. Defendant continuously failed to maintain a single lane. Officer pulled over defendant and observed severe signs and symptoms of impairment. DUI officer arrived and asked defendant if he had anything to drink earlier. Defendant admitted to having a couple drinks.
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ADMITTED to Back on Track Program
Officer stopped defendant for making a U-turn at a steady red light. Officer made contact with defendant and noticed an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Defendant stated he had made a mistake in running the red light and apologized. Defendant admitted to drinking two beers. Officer noted defendant had bloodshot eyes and a flushed face.
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ADMITTED to Back on Track Program
Officer observed defendant accelerate rapidly then stop improperly ½ to ¾ of the way over solid stop bar at a solid red light. Officer approached defendant and smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. Defendant admitted to having three beers earlier that evening. Officer asked defendant to perform roadside exercises and defendant did not perform to standards. Defendant was arrested and blew three times over the legal limit. Defendant was under 21 years of age.
Eligibility For The Back On Track Program
Several criteria as spelled out below must be met for someone to be eligible to go through the “Back on Track” diversion program instead of facing conviction or trial litigation.
- Most importantly, this must be the defendant’s first DUI arrest in his or her lifetime.
- They cannot have been responsible for causing an accident or injuries.
- They aren’t eligible if minors were in the car when they were arrested for driving drunk.
- Law enforcement agents must not have found open alcohol containers in the vehicle.
- If the individual has a criminal record, it cannot exceed one felony without a violence factor or two convictions for misdemeanor crimes.
If a defendant has already completed a misdemeanor diversion program, this should have happened only once, and they cannot have been driving on a suspended license at the time of their DUI arrest.
Sometimes a client will be ineligible as a result of the driving pattern alleged during the DUI arrest (such as reckless driving or a high rate of speed). A full analysis of the defendant’s entire driving record will be presented in court. If the defendant has too many previous points on his or her driving record or previous reckless driving cases, they might be ineligible. If the defendant’s breathalyzer results are higher than .25, they will not be eligible for the program. The government will perform a nationwide background check on every defendant before deciding whether or not to offer the program.
Call now at (786) 244-8010 or send us a message online to set up a consultation with a Miami DUI lawyer. The sooner you, the better.
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