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laws
can be arrested and penalized under the Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholic
Beverages, Chemical Substances or Controlled Substances Law s. 316.193, F.S.
A
Florida DUI or DWI conviction would mean a permanent criminal record, fine,
community service, loss of license, vehicle immobilization, higher insurance
rates and may be even imprisonment. Punishments would vary depending upon the
number of times the person was convicted under DUI. 2nd, 3rd or 4th convictions
attract bigger punishments like permanent disqualification from
driving/permanent license revocation, bigger fines and longer jail terms.
Probation
can also be given for DUI under Florida State Law s. 316.193 (5)(6), F.S. For a
first conviction, the maximum period of probation and incarceration is 1 year.
Imprisonment for DUI is mentioned under s. 316.193 (2)(a) 2, 4(b), (6)(j), F.S.
For a first conviction, the maximum jail term is 6 months. It is 9 months in
case the BAL (blood alcohol levels) crosses 0.20 or if there is a minor in the
vehicle. For a second conviction, the maximum term is 9 months. It is 1 year if
the BAL (blood alcohol levels) crosses 0.20 or if there is a minor in the
vehicle. If the second conviction is within 5 years, there would be a mandatory
imprisonment of a minimum of 10 days.
If
the third conviction occurs within 10 years, mandatory imprisonment is given for
a minimum of 30 days. If the third conviction occurs more than 10 years after
the prior conviction, the maximum imprisonment is for 12 months. Fourth or
subsequent convictions attract a maximum imprisonment of 5 years or as provided
in s.775.084, Florida Statutes.
By
Josh Riverside
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E-Florida
DUI Attorney.com
