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Penalties
include loss of license, fine, permanent criminal record, community service,
higher insurance rates, vehicle repossession and even imprisonment.
Below
are excerpts of Florida DUI Law and are not meant as a complete resource. Please
note that this is for informational purposes only. It is best to consult with an
attorney.
Community
Service - 316.193 (6)(a), F.S.
First
Conviction: Mandatory 50 hours of community service or additional fine of $10
for each hour of community service required.
Probation
- 316.193 (5)(6), F.S.
First
conviction, total period of probation and incarceration may not exceed 1 year.
Imprisonment-
316.193 (2)(a) 2, 4(b), (6)(j), F.S.
At
court's discretion, sentencing terms may be served in a residential alcoholism
or drug abuse treatment program, credited toward term of imprisonment.
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First Conviction: Not more than 6 months. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in
the vehicle: Not more than 9 months.
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Second Conviction: Not more than 9 months. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in
the vehicle: Not more than 12 months. If second conviction within 5 years,
mandatory imprisonment of at least 10 days. At least 48 hours of confinement
must be consecutive.
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Third Conviction: If third conviction within 10 years, mandatory imprisonment of
at least 30 days. At least 48 hours of confinement must be consecutive. If third
conviction more than 10 years, imprisonment for not more than 12 months.
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Fourth or Subsequent Conviction: Not more than 5 years or as provided in 775.084
as habitual/violent offender.
By
Josh Riverside
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E-Florida
DUI Attorney.com
