Florida Penalties for DUI Offenses
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence Offenses in Florida:
For first conviction: Jail sentence of not more than six months; Fine of $250-$500; 6 month license suspension; DUI School; 50 hours community service; vehicle immobilization for 10 days{note}Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a){/note}
For second conviction (within a five year period): Jail sentence of not less than 10 days and not more than nine months; Fine of $500-$1,000; 1 year license suspension; DUI School; 1 year ignition interlock device; 5 years license revocation; vehicle immobilization for 30 days{note}Fla. Stat. §§ 316.193(2)(a)(1)(b), 316.193(2)(a)(2)(b), 316.193(2)(a)(3) {/note}
For third conviction: (within a 10-years from another DUI conviction) Third Degree Felony; Jail sentence of not less than 30 days and not more than five years; Fine of no more than $5,000; 10 year license revocation; DUI School; minimum 2 year ignition interlock device; vehicle immobilization for 90 days{note}Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)(1)(b){/note}
For fourth conviction (and greater): Third Degree Felony; fine not less than $1,000; Jail sentence of not less than 30 days and not more than five years; Fine of no more than $5,000; 10 year license revocation; DUI School; minimum 2 year ignition interlock device; vehicle immobilization for 90 days; Permanent license revocation{note}Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)(1)(b)(3){/note}
Penalties for Other Criminal Offenses Involving Under the Influence Offenses:
DUI Manslaughter: Second Degree Felony; Prison not to exceed 15 years; Fines not to exceed $10,000; Mandatory permanent license revocation{note}Fla. Stat. § 316.193(3){/note}
DUI Serious Bodily Injury: Third Degree Felony; Prison not to exceed five years; fines up to $5,000{note}Fla. Stat. § 316.193(3) {/note}
CONTACT PASCO COUNTY DUI LAWYERS
Sandefer Law Firm – Main Office
4625 East Bay Drive Suite 203
Clearwater, FL 33764
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