Musca Law
2650 Airport Rd S Ste H
Naples, FL 34112
800-687-225

Contact John Musca for all your FL DUI and Criminal Defense Needs.

After a Florida DUI arrest you want honest answers and professional help. You want a well-established firm that you can trust to guide you through your ordeal. Welcome to Musca Law, a Florida defense firm founded by Attorney John Musca.

Musca Law has convenient office locations throughout the state of Florida. The FL DUI defense lawyers at Musca Law are experienced and well-respected in the legal community, and are able to help you with your matter on a local level no matter where your case is pending.

Our attorneys and staff understand the real fear and despair that can hit you along with a DUI charge, and every member of our defense team pledges to do everything possible to not only get you the best possible result, but to make you feel comfortable and taken care of along the way.

We believe that when just one attorney or paralegal is looking at your case something might get missed. That is why we employ a team approach. When you hire us, you get the benefit of over 100 years of combined legal experience. You also get the availability that we don’t believe is possible from smaller firms and solo practitioners. In fact, our team philosophy has earned us praise and respect from other Florida DUI attorneys, prosecutors and judges.

Your case is about you. We understand that you have other things going on in your life, and want to maintain a sense of normality while your case is being handled for you. To better serve you we keep extended office hours, and make ourselves available during evenings and weekends for appointments. We know that you will have many questions, including:

Our approach to your case is:

1. Provide you with an aggressive Florida DUI defense that includes attention to detail, focusing on the strengths of your case, and exploiting the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. We makelegal and evidence based challenges when appropriate and hold the prosecution to their burden of proof.
2. Give you a high level of service that includes keeping you up to date at every step of the way, and answering your questions whenever you have them.

When you are charged with a Florida DUI, there is a lot at stake. You need professional help from a law firm with the infrastructure and talent to meet the demands of the ordeal you will face. We want a chance to show you how we can help you, and we are sure that once we talk you will feel much better about your case. Please call us toll free at 1-800-MUSCA LAW right now to schedule your free initial consultation.

It took Huizenga several tries to successfully toss officers a rope to the dock. The officers claimed Huizenga smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech and had difficult behavior. He believed that the victim’s house was his own. Huizenga refused to submit to alcohol testing and was subsequently arrested. He now faces charges of boating under the influence and refusal to submit to an alcohol test. Officers arrested Stewart for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and trespassing.

This arrest is not the billionaire’s son first dealings with operating a vehicle under the influence. In 2003, Huizenga served time for his third DUI conviction within a decade. He spent 83 days in jail and additional months under house arrest. Spokesperson for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, Ron Ishoy, issued a statement that this most recent BUI arrest violated his DUI probation and if convicted, could receive a 5 year prison sentence.

I do not represent Mr. Huizenga or Mr. Stewart, nor do I possess information that would jeopardize attorney/client privileges. I am a Miami Drunk Driving Attorney who has experience dealing with boating under the influence cases. It is easy to understand why enjoying the gorgeous Miami outdoors can go hand in hand with an alcoholic drink. Boating under the influence is a crime of operating a vessel with a blood alcohol level of .08, which can contribute to boating accidents and fatalities, not unlike the criminal offense of driving under the influence.

If you have been arrested on a charge of BUI or DUI, contact an experienced Miami Drunk Driving Attorney for guidance. Florida laws are strict and a criminal conviction on your record is unforgiving. Contact a Miami DUI Lawyer because you are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law.

Police smelled alcohol on the suspect and felt that he may have been under the influence. The driver submitted to a blood alcohol test and his level registered at .12. The Florida legal limit for a blood alcohol level is .08. Police arrested Stewart and charged him with five counts of DUI Manslaughter.

Tampa Assistant State Attorney, Felix Vaga, stated the incident was one of the “most extreme” cases of DUI Manslaughter in Tampa’s history. The Defendant faced a maximum sentence of 85 years in prison if convicted.

John Musca finds Judge Sotomayor’s judicial experience, professional achievements and personal story to be inspirational. Sonia Sotomayer was born and raised in a South Bronx housing project near Yankee Stadium and as a child she was diagnosed with diabetes. Her father died when she was only 9 years old and she and her brother were raised by their mother, a nurse. Sotomayer graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 1976 and from Yale Law School in 1979.

If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Sotomayor would become the second woman to serve currently on the Supreme Court and only the third in history. She would be the first person of Puerto Rican heritage to serve on the high court and the second-youngest member of the court, after Chief Justice John Roberts. This historic nomination is one that Attorney John Musca will be following closely.

Attorney John Musca points out Driving Under the Influence is a serious criminal offense in the State of Florida.  Consequences can include fines, suspension of driver’s license, or even jail time. Whether the police had enough evidence to justify a stop, detention, and arrest for a DUI is critical to any case. DUI defense attorneys at Musca Law concentrate on DUI and know the defenses that win. Our team is ready to take on your case and get the justice you deserve by providing an aggressive, proactive defense.

Upon arrest for DUI, or refusal to submit to a breath test, an individual’s license will be suspended. Their DUI citation acts as a temporary driver’s license. The State of Florida gives an individual charged with DUI 10 days to file the necessary paperwork to request a hearing from the Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles to challenge the suspension. Failure to request a hearing within that timeframe will result in an automatic suspension.

As a skilled and competent trial attorney, John Musca has obtained successful results in even the most challenging DUI arrests.  If you have been arrested in the State of Florida for a DUI contact Attorney John Musca.

Criminal Defense Attorney John Musca cautions that prescription drugs should only be used by people to whom they are prescribed.  He finds it unfortunate that facts indicate driving under the influence of the prescription anti-anxiety drug Xanax and either alcohol, or marijuana, has increased substantially over the past decade in the State of Florida.  

One Florida county found that 177 DUI suspects had Xanax in their system last year, as compared to 1998 and only four DUI suspects were found to have the drug in their system. Officers in this county rank Xanax, cocaine, and marijuana as the most common drugs that suspects are found to be under the influence of during arrests. Ten years ago Xanax was prescribed to far fewer people and was not as readily available on the streets.

John Musca warns that Xanax and other prescription drugs can be a very dangerous combination with alcohol, or marijuana.  Xanax, generally known as Alazopam, is prescribed to treat panic disorders. While this drug is not as strong as methadone, or even as popular as some painkillers, Xanax has the effect of intensifying intoxication from alcohol. The combination of Xanax and alcohol could be as potent as three or more drinks. The pill can create a euphoric feeling within users, making it popular with people looking for a quick high. Last year 37.5 million prescriptions of Xanax were written. Xanax is easily available illegally and can be purchased for people with prescriptions, or from less reputable websites.

As an experienced DUI defense attorney, John Musca has handled thousands of Florida DUI cases and has definitely seen an increase in Xanax DUI arrests.  He feels it is important to create an awareness of the fact what might seem like one drink, may actually be equivalent to a couple or more when under the influence of a prescription drug like Xanax.

We understand the fear and apprehension you feel. We know the prospect of losing your freedom can be overwhelming. That is why we developed a team approach to representing our clients.

Our team approach has earned us an excellent reputation among our peers, prosecutors, and judges throughout south Florida. By pulling from the strengths of each team member, we are able to present an aggressive defense on your behalf.

Our focus is on you. We maintain extended hours and are available for evening and weekend appointments. When you hire us, you will have a team of experienced criminal trial lawyers in your corner. Our experienced team of criminal defense lawyers has over 100 years of combined criminal defense experience.

Florida Counties We Serve: Musca Law provides statewide representation for individuals charged with a criminal offense throughout the state of Florida. Below is a list of all Florida Counties we serve.

Alachua Florida, Baker Florida, Bay Florida, Bradford Florida, Brevard Florida, Broward Florida, Calhoun Florida, Charlotte Florida, Citrus Florida, Clay Florida, Collier Florida, Columbia Florida, DeSoto Florida, Dixie Florida, Duval Florida, Escambia Florida, Flagler Florida, Franklin Florida, Gadsden Florida, Gilchrist Florida, Glades Florida, Gulf Florida, Hamilton Florida, Hardee Florida, Hendry Florida, Hernando Florida, Highlands Florida, Hillsborough Florida, Holmes Florida, Indian River Florida, Jackson Florida, Jefferson Florida, Lafayette Florida, Lake Florida, Lee Florida, Leon Florida, Levy Florida, Liberty Florida, Madison Florida, Manatee Florida, Marion Florida, Martin Florida, Miami - Florida Dade Florida, Monroe Florida, Nassau Florida, Okaloosa Florida, Okeechobee Florida, Orange Florida, Osceola Florida, Palm Florida, Beach Florida, Pasco Florida, Pinellas Florida, Polk Florida, Putnam Florida, Santa Rosa Florida, Sarasota Florida, Seminole Florida, St. Johns Florida, St. Lucie Florida, Sumter Florida, Suwannee Florida, Taylor Florida, Union Florida, Volusia Florida, Wakulla Florida, Walton Florida, and Washington.

Some of the Issues that Musca Law and John Musca can Help you with:

Florida DUI Drunk Driving - Florida Criminal Defense - Florida License Revocation Hearings - Florida White Collar Crimes - Florida Violent Crimes - Florida Traffic Offenses - Florida Theft Crimes - Florida Sex Crimes - Florida Probation Violations - Florida Juvenile Crimes - Florida Expungement - Florida Drug Crimes - Florida Criminal Enterprises - Florida Federal Drug Trafficking - Florida Bribery - Florida Counterfeiting - Florida Public Corruption - Florida Obstructing Justice - Florida Resisting without Violence - Florida Trespass - Florida Disorderly Conduct - Florida Disorderly Intoxication - Florida Boating Under the Influence - Florida Dealing in Stolen Property - Florida Community Control Violations - Florida Fraud Offenses - Florida Insurance Fraud - Florida Organized Fraud - Florida Stalking - Florida Aggravated Stalking - Florida Weapons Offenses - Florida Concealed Firearm - Florida Forgery & Counterfeiting - Florida Uttering a Forged Instrument - Florida Bad Check Offenses - Florida Worthless Check

316.193 Driving under the influence; penalties.

(1)  A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and:
(a)  The person is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired;
(b)  The person has a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or
(c)  The person has a breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
When someone gets a driver’s license in Florida, they accept a number of terms and conditions whose consequences are not all the time immediately evident. One such Florida DUI law concept is “implied consent.”  The statement, “I hereby consent to any chemical test for sobriety as required by law” appears openly above your signature. Implied consent means that when a driver in Florida operates a vehicle on the roads by this action they are considered to have given advance permission to any law enforcement officer to stop them at any time while they are on their road and test them to see if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Driving under the influence is a serious offense in West Palm Beach, and it will not be ignored or taken lightly.  If an officer suspects you of drunk driving, he or she will pull you over immediately to test your blood alcohol concentration.  This will be done by means of a field sobriety test, blood test, breath test, or all three. If you are found driving with a BAC higher than .08% legal limit, then you will be arrested and taken into custody, where you will be booked on DUI charges. At this time, it’s crucial that you hire a skilled West Palm Beach DUI defense attorney who can defend you against your charges, as a conviction will lead to a number of penalties. Having a seasoned DUI lawyer help you fight your charges will increase your chances of avoiding a conviction and an array of penalties.
DUI Defense in West Palm Beach, Florida

There are many viable defenses available for fighting DUI charges. At Musca law, our team of talented West Palm Beach DUI defense lawyers is very familiar with multiple defense strategies that have proven to be effective in court. First and foremost we will determine if the arresting officer had probable cause to pull you over in the first place. To pull you over the officer needs to have reasonable cause to believe your driving is a danger to yourself or other drivers on the road.  Second, we will question whether or not the arresting officer administered the field sobriety tests appropriately. There are a numerous extenuating circumstances that could cause a driver to perform poorly on these tests that have nothing to do with being intoxicated, such as natural lack of coordination, weather conditions, fatigue, weight, height, type of footwear, pre-existing disability or injury, and more. Third, if you submitted to a breath or blood test, we can make sure the officer administered the test correctly, and that there were no errors or defects with the breathalyzer machine or in the blood lab.

All of the West Palm Beach DUI attorneys at Musca Law are highly skilled in using these and other defenses to combat DUI charges. If have recently been arrested for DUI, contact Musca Law, and let an experienced attorney on our staff help you avoid a conviction that could haunt you for years to come.
Contact a West Palm Beach DUI Defense Attorney

When it comes to DUI defense, there is nothing more important to us than making sure you are provided with the best—the best representation, the best attention, the best skills, the best resources, the best defense. We will sit down to discuss your case at length, explain your options, and answer any questions you may have. We do this because we strongly believe in keeping you informed and up-to-date throughout your entire case, in addition to providing you with stellar defense in the courtroom.  We promise to work hard to build the most convincing defense case possible by speaking with credible expert witnesses and collecting solid evidence.   We will not stop aggressively fighting your charges until a successful outcome as been achieved.

To set up a free consultation a with a West Palm Beach DUI lawyer at our firm, please contact us at 1-800-MUSCA-LAW.