Dui Penalties in Florida
The punishment and sanctions for even a first DUI are harsh with long-lasting consequences. You need a DUI attorney with the proven experience, skill and tenacity to fight for the best results possible.
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DUI STATUTES AND PENALTIES
Florida Statute 316.193 define a range of DUI penalties and sanctions depending on the severity of the crime. Most DUI penalties are described in the chart below.
Please note: this chart does not include penalties for DUIs with aggravating circumstances such as a crash with damage to persons or property (1st Degree Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in Jail), or a crash with serious body injury or DUI Manslaughter (2nd Degree Felony, punishable by up to 15 years prison), or DUI Manslaughter Failure to Give Information or Render Aid (1st Degree Felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison).
1ST DUI CONVICTION PENALTIES
| Minimum Penalty | Maximum Penalty | |
| Fine * | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| * If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Probation | One Day | One Year |
| Jail Time * | Ten Days | Nine Months |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | Ten Days | Twelve Months |
| License Suspension | Five Years | |
| Impoundment | 10 Days; 30 Days if Second DUI Within Three years | |
| Ignition Interlock Device | For a Minimum of One Year | |
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2ND DUI CONVICTION PENALTIES
A conviction for 2nd DUI requires jail, installation of ignition interlock device and other severe penalties:
| Minimum Penalty | Maximum Penalty | |
| Fine * | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Probation | Six Months | One Year |
| Jail Time * | Day of Arrest | Nine Months |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | Day of Arrest | Twelve Months |
| License Suspension | Six Months | One Year |
| Impoundment | Mandatory Ten Day Period | |
| Ignition Interlock Device | For a Minimum of One Year | |
| Other Penalties |
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3RD DUI WITHIN TEN YEARS OF PRIOR CONVICTION (3rd Degree Felony).
| Minimum Penalty | Maximum Penalty | |
| Fine * | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | $4000 | NO MAXIMUM |
| Probation | One Year | Five Years |
| Jail Time * | Day of Arrest | Five Years |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | Day of Arrest | Five Years |
| License Suspension | Permanent Revocation | |
| Impoundment | Mandatory Ten Day Period | |
| Ignition Interlock Device | At Least Two Years | |
| Other Penalties |
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4TH DUI (3rd Degree Felony)
| Minimum Penalty | Maximum Penalty | |
| Fine * | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | $4000 | NO MAXIMUM |
| Probation | One Day | Five Years |
| Jail Time * | Day of Arrest | Five Years |
| * Enhanced Penalty if BAC greater than .15 or a minor in vehicle | Day of Arrest | Five Years |
| License Suspension | Permanent Revocation | |
| Impoundment | Mandatory Ten Day Period | |
| Ignition Interlock Device | At Least Two Years | |
| Other Penalties |
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