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DUI Penalties in Florida

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If you operate a vehicle in our state and are under 21 and you are found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or more, you are 21 or older and have a BAC of 0.08% or more, or you are charged while working as a commercial driver and have a BAC of 0.04% or more, the state can charge you with a DUI, or driving under the influence.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, you are likely curious about the possible penalties you may face. Your penalties will differ depending on the nature of your particular incident. Each state also has different penalties in place for those charged with DUI.

What Are the Penalties for DUI in Florida?

In the state of Florida, DUI penalties include

  • Possible jail time
  • Probation
  • Fines
  • Mandatory participation in classes
  • Alcohol rehabilitation treatment
  • Loss of driving privileges

The penalties for a DUI conviction can dramatically alter how you live your life. And these changes can be lengthy and very costly. At our firm, you will be represented by a former prosecutor who knows precisely what it takes to win. Don't take chances; get a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side immediately.

Penalties for a First-Time Conviction

Penalties for a first-time DUI offender over 21 include an automatic minimum 180-day suspension with a maximum suspension of up to one year. If you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test, the suspension is automatically one year. Persons under the age of 21 who test at .02 BAC or above are subject to an automatic 180-day suspension, and if they refuse to submit to the breathalyzer test, an automatic one-year suspension.

A first-time DUI conviction in Florida carries a fine of $250 to $500, community service of fifty hours, probation of up to one year, possible jail time of up to six months, twelve hours of DUI school, and a license suspension.

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