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What Penalties Am I Facing For A Florida DUI?
A DUI charge is more than just a traffic ticket. You should not make the mistake of treating it like one. DUI convictions can impact your life in many ways.
First and foremost, you will have a criminal record. Florida law does not allow for DUI convictions to be expunged (removed from your record). This could cause you trouble any time a background check is necessary for employment, rental, professional licensing and other situations.
First DUI offenses can lead to a fine of up to $1,000, probation of up to a year and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Your license can be suspended for up to a year. A second DUI offense will increase your exposure to fines (up to $2,000) and imprisonment (up to nine months). Your license can be suspended for up to five years and you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Three DUI offenses within five years might get you up to five years in prison and a suspended license for up to 10 years. All of these penalties are increased if your BAC is .15 percent or higher or if there is a minor in the vehicle at the time of the DUI.
Detailed Florida DUI Penalties:
DUI/AET = DUI school and alcohol evaluation and treatment if deemed necessary
VIP = Victim impact panel
50cs = 50 hours of community service
No ABC = No alcohol, bars and clubs
IC = Invest costs
MOS/AET = Multiple offender DUI school and alcohol evaluation and treatment if deemed necessary
| OFFENSE NUMBER | AMOUNT OF FINE AND COSTS §316.193 |
PROBATION PERIOD §316.193 |
DL REV PERIOD(CONVICTION TO OFFENSE PER §322.28) | JAIL TIME (CONVICTION TO OFFENSE PER §316.193 & §775.082) |
IMPOUND §316.193 |
OTHER RECS |
| First below .15 | $983 | Up to 12 months | 6 months to 1 year | Up to 6 months | 10 days | DUI/AET, VIP, 50cs, No ABC, IC |
| First above .15 or person less than 18 years in car | $1,518 | Up to 12 months | 6 months to 1 year | Up to 9 months | 10 days | DUI/AET, VIP,
50cs, No ABC, IC, 6-month ignition interlock |
| Second w/in 5 years below .15 | $1,518 | Up to 12 months | 5 years | Mandatory 10 days
Up to 9 months |
30 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 1-year ignition interlock |
| Second nd w/in 5 years above .15 | $2,558 | Up to 12 months | 5 years | Mandatory 10 days
Up to 12 months |
30 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year ignition interlock |
| Second d outside 5 years below .15 | $1,518 | Up to 12 months | Up to 1 year | Up to 9 months | 10 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 1-year ignition interlock |
| Second outside 5 years
above .15 or person less than 18 years in car |
$2,558 | Up to 12 months | Up to 1 year | Up to 12 months | 10 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year ignition interlock |
| Felony 3°/third
w/in 10 years below .15 |
$2,558 | Up to 60 months | 10 years | Mandatory 30 days
Up to 5 years |
90 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year Ignition interlock |
| Felony 3°/third
w/in 10 years below .15 |
$4,558 | Up to 60 months | 10 years | Mandatory 30 days
Up to 5 years |
90 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year Ignition interlock |
| Third outside 10 years above .15 | $2,558 | Up to 12 months | Up to 1 year | Up to 12 months | 10 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year Ignition interlock |
| Third outside 10 years above .15 | $4,558 | Up to 12 months | Up to 1 year | Up to 12 months | 10 days | MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year Ignition interlock |
| Felony 3°/ Fourth | $3,015 | Up to 60 months | Permanently | Up to 5 years | 10, 30, 90 days
depending on priors |
MOS/AET, VIP, No ABC, IC, 2-year Ignition interlock |
Do Not Face Florida’s Strict DUI Penalties Without A Strong Defense
For a defense that understands what you are facing and which fights accordingly, turn to Brunvand Wise, P.A. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 813-521-8069 or contact us online.