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Person
charged with DUI in Florida may hire the services of an efficient attorney to
minimize punishments and convictions.
Penalties
for a first DUI offence may include probation ranging from 3 to 5 years, a fine
that may go up to $1000, or a 6 month loss of Florida driver license. A court
may also ask an offender to attend DUI schooling for a period ranging from 12
hours to 45 days. Apart from this, a mandatory jail sentence may be imposed,
which may vary from a couple of days to a period of 9 months. In some instances,
it is possible to have this sentence converted to work service.
Penalties
for a second DUI offense may include a probation period ranging from 3 to 5
years, a fine that may go up to $2000, or a 5 year revocation of a person's
driving license. An 18-month compulsory DUI program may also be imposed. On the
occurrence of a second offence a mandatory 96-hour jail term is sentenced which
may extend to 12 months.
On
being charged for a third time with a DUI offense a 3 to 5 years of court or
formal probation may be awarded. The amount of fine charged may range from $1000
to $2500. Being charged a third time might also lead to a loss of license for a
minimum period of 10 years. Compulsory attendance to a DUI school 18 months may
also be imposed. The above-mentioned penalties may be combined with a jail term
of not more than 12 months.
A
fourth offense is generally considered a felony DUI. Punishment for the same
includes a jail term for not more than five years, permanent termination of
license and more. On being charged with DUI it is advisable that a person seeks
assistance of a professional attorney having adequate amount of defense
expertise to deal with the case.
By
Max Bellamy
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E-Florida
DUI Attorney.com
