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are
qualified to be booked under DUI. In certain circumstances, there are drivers
who might not oblige and undergo a DUI test. These drivers may be charged with
another DUI offense and are liable to be punished by the Florida state law.
A
first time convict may be required to pay a penalty of $250. These fines may go
up to $500 depending on the severity of the offence. Fines can be extremely
hefty, starting at $500 going up to $1000 or more if the person's blood sample
indicates an alcohol level of 0.20 or above. Laws are stricter and sentences
more rigid when accused are repeatedly charged with DUI. Offenders are expected
to perform community services and avail of alcohol-counseling classes. However,
many offenders relapse back to their old habits of getting drunk while driving,
in spite of serving a community service sentence. Types of community services
performed vary from individual to individual.
Punishments
in the form of jail terms that usually start with a six-month term may be
imposed upon offenders. Vehicles may be immediately confiscated and kept in
police custody for a long time besides imposition of fines and jail terms.
Consequences of DUI are usually very stringent, and in some cases, may even seem
quite unjust. However, they are perhaps the only way of keeping DUI drivers in
check.
By
Max Bellamy
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E-Florida
DUI Attorney.com
