phone: 941-747-5228 fax: 941-747-0721 Email: rcook1964@yahoo.com Counties Served: Manatee and Sarasota

States/ Courts Admitted:
Viginia
Florida

Law School:
University of Florida
JD 1990

Undergrad:
Florida State University
Criminology 1987

Past Positions:
Assistant Public Defender - Bradenton/ Sarasota Florida
Assistant Public Defender - Fredericksburg, Virginia

With 17 years Criminal Defense Experience and over 100 Jury Trials, Robert Cook is an attorney that will fight for your rights.

Driving while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or a controlled substance is one of the most serious traffic violations you can commit. In fact, it is classified as a traffic crime and in some circumstances a misdemeanor, or under more limited circumstances, even a felony. If you are found guilty of driving while under the influence, you are subject to heavy penalties for a first offense. These include imprisonment of up to six months, a loss of your driver license for a minimum of six months, a fine of between $250.00 and $500.00 in addition to court costs, completion of a substance abuse course, and 50 hours of community service. Second and subsequent offenses are dealt with more severely.

If you operate a motor vehicle in the State of Florida, you are subject to the "implied consent" law. This means that because you are operating a motor vehicle in the State of Florida, you have agreed to take a chemical test of your breath if you are arrested by a law enforcement officer who believes you are under the influence of alcoholic beverages. A urine test can be requested if drugs are suspected. A blood test can be requested under some limited circumstances. If you have a Florida driver license, the statement, "I hereby consent to any chemical test for sobriety as required by law" appears directly above your signature.

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