Juan F. Torres III, P.A.

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Juan F. Torres, III has been in practice for over 20 years. He began his career as an assistant public defender in the 19th Judicial Circuit, advanced to the Chief Assistant Public Defender before he and Glenn M. Blake formed Blake & Torres, P.A. which later became Blake, Torres, & Mildner, P.A. Mr. Torres is a veteran in the world of criminal defense and believes in being both aggressive and pro-active and further believes that the business as usual attitude held by many criminal defense attorneys is not acceptable. During his legal career, Mr. Torres has represented clients in drug cases (e.g., trafficking, purchase and sale, possession) Driving Under the influence, Violations of Probation, Racketeering, Bookmaking, Traffic Offenses, Fraud, Medical Crimes, and White Collar Cases.

With his tenacity, eagerness, enthusiasm and his reputation as one of the ìleading criminal defense attorneysî, Mr. Torres has turned helpless individuals into hopeful clients leading them through the difficult criminal justice system. Mr. Torres practices in both state and federal courts in Florida and has tried cases throughout the United States: North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Colorado. Mr. Torres is known for his problem solving skills, his expert advise, and his real solutions. He provides clients with confidence and trust which is rare in the world of criminal defense.

EDUCATION

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1983)
Stetson University (B.A., 1980)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

The Florida Bar Association
The St. Lucie County Bar Association
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
U.S. District Court- Southern District of Florida
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals

PRACTICE AREAS

State and Federal Criminal Law; Driving While Intoxicated; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Fraud; Misdemeanors; Racketeering Cases; Bookmaking; Medical Crimes; Sex Crimes; Traffic Violations; White Collar Crime; Violations of Probation.

Florida DUI Information: Driving with an unlawful alcohol level (DUBAL) - (.08)

According to the Florida DUI law, your license will be suspended as of the arrest date for 6 months for the first offense and one year for any other offense of DUBAL. You will be given a 10-day permit on the date of the arrest. Once the permit has expired, then 30 days of the suspension must be served before the driver is eligible to apply for a hardship license. You will be eligible for a hardship license on the first and any consecutive suspension, unless you have been convicted of a DUI in Florida two or more times. Under the Florida DUI law, you must provide proof of enrollment in a DUI School to the Administrative Reviews Office for consideration for a hardship license. If given approval to reinstate early for hardship, you must present this approval to the driver license office. At the time of reinstatement, whether for a hardship license or a full license, you must take the required examination, and pay $115 administrative fee and $35 reinstatement fee and any license fee required. Proof of liability insurance on the arrest date will be required or proof of liability coverage and a $15 reinstatement fee will be required.

If you refuse to submit to a breath/urine test, Florida DUI law requires that your license be suspended as of the arrest date for one year for the first offense and 18 months for any consecutive offenses. You will be given a 10-day permit on the date of arrest and when the permit expires must serve 90 days of the suspension before the driver is eligible to apply for a hardship license on the first suspension. No hardship license is permitted if you have refused to submit two or more times. You must provide proof of enrollment in a DUI School to the Administrative Reviews Office for consideration for a hardship license. If given approval to reinstate early for hardship, you must present this approval to the driver license office.

At the time of reinstatement, whether for a hardship license or a full license, you must take the required examination, and pay $115 administrative fee and $35 reinstatement fee and any license fee required. Under Florida DUI law, proof of liability insurance on the arrest date will be required or proof of liability coverage and a $15 reinstatement fee will be required.

1st DUI - 180 day to 1 year revocation effective on conviction date. Before expiration of the revocation period, you may apply for a hardship license in the county where you live. DUI School completion and treatment, if referred, is required. You then can apply for a hardship license in any Administrative Reviews Office (see listing "Under Suspension - Need Driver License for Work") where you live. If you wait to reinstate your license until your revocation period ends, proof of enrollment or completion of DUI School and treatment, if referred, is required. At the time of reinstatement, whether for a hardship license or a full license, you must take the required examination, and pay $115 administrative fee and $60 reinstatement fee and any license fee required. Proof of liability insurance on the arrest date will be required or proof of liability coverage and a $15 reinstatement fee will be required

2nd DUI conviction in more than 5 years will result in a 180 day to 1 year revocation. You cannot reinstate early for hardship. The full revocation period must be served before requesting driver license reinstatement. The second DUI conviction within a five-year period will result in a five-year revocation. You may apply for a hardship license at the Administrative Reviews Office after serving one year from effective date of revocation. DUI School, and treatment, if referred, must be completed and you must have a favorable recommendation from the Special Supervision Services Program to be eligible for a hardship license. If given approval to reinstate early for hardship, you must present this approval to the driver license office. You must remain in the Special Supervision Services Program for the duration of the revocation period to retain your hardship license. If you wait to reinstate until after your revocation period ends, proof of enrollment or completion of DUI School, and treatment, if referred, is required. At the time of reinstatement, whether for a hardship license or a full license, you must take the required examination, and pay $115 administrative fee and $60 reinstatement fee and any license fee required. Proof of liability insurance on the arrest date will be required or proof of liability coverage and a $15 reinstatement fee will be required.

Florida DUI law requires an ignition interlock devices to be installed on the vehicles of certain persons convicted of DUI in Florida. The ignition interlock program affects those arrested and convicted of DUI after July 1, 2002, upon eligibility of reinstatement for a permanent or restricted driver license. The ignition interlock device is also required when a driver convicted of DUI applies for a restricted license for work or business purposes. Two ignition interlock vendors (see other side) were selected by the department. If the person is otherwise eligible, a driver license will be issued with a restriction indicating interlock device is required. The required time period for interlock officially begins on the day the "P" interlock restriction is issued. Costs to the Defendant The cost (plus tax) to the convicted person for an ignition interlock device is: $70 for installation $67.50 for monthly monitoring and calibration $100 refundable deposit or a $5 monthly insurance charge