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Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

In Florida, Driving Under the Influence is defined as:
(1) Being in actual, physical control of a vehicle WHILE:
(a) Under the influence of alcoholic beverages or a chemical substance to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired; OR
(b) Having a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters blood; OR
(c) Having a breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
- Section 396.193 of the Florida Statutes

Penalties for Driving Under the Influence:

A first-time DUI conviction in Florida is punishable by up to 6 months in the county jail & a $1,000 fine. Section 316.193(2) of the Florida Statutes.
If your breath/blood alcohol level was 0.15 or higher OR you were driving with a passenger under the age of 18, then you can face up to 9 months in the county jail & a $2,000 fine. Section 316.193(4) of the Florida Statutes.
If a car crash that resulted in damage to the property or person of another was involved, then you can face up to 1 year in the county jail & a $1,000 fine. Section 316.193(3) of the Florida Statutes.

Driving Under the Influence is considered an "enhance-able" offense:

Florida law punishes individuals who have been convicted multiple times of Driving Under the Influence more severely:
- A second DUI conviction within 5 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 10 days. Section 316.193(6)(b) of the Florida Statutes.
- A third DUI conviction within 10 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 30 days. Section 316.193(6)(c) of the Florida Statutes.
- If you are arrested for a fourth or subsequent DUI, the charge is enhanced to a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison & a minimum fine of $2,000. Section 316.193(2)(b)(3) of the Florida Statutes.

Mandatory Driver's License Suspensions:

A first-time DUI conviction will result in a suspension of your driver's license ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Section 322.28(2)(a)(1) of the Florida Statutes.
A second DUI conviction within 5 years will result in a suspension of your driver's license for at least 5 years. Section 322.28(2)(a)(2) of the Florida Statutes.
A third DUI conviction within 10 years will result in a suspension of your driver's license for at least 10 years. Section 322.28(2)(a)(3) of the Florida Statutes.
A fourth DUI conviction will result in a PERMANENT revocation of your driver's license. Section 322.28(2)(d) of the Florida Statutes.

Mandatory Adjudication:

Under Florida law, no court has the discretion to withhold adjudication when sentencing a defendant in a Driving Under the Influence case. - Section 316.656 of the Florida Statutes

Habitual Traffic Offender Considerations:

Depending on your driving history, a conviction for Driving Under the Influence can cause you to be designated as a "habitual traffic offender", resulting in a minimum 5-year suspension of driver's license.

- Section 322.264 of the Florida Statutes

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A DUI conviction will not only impact your driver's license, but could also subject you to significant fines and jail time.
If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, call (813) 501-3140 right now for a free case consultation.

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Driving Under the Influence is considered an "enhance-able" offense:

Florida law punishes individuals who have been convicted multiple times of Driving Under the Influence more severely:

A second DUI conviction within 5 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 10 days. Section 316.193(6)(b) of the Florida Statutes.

A third DUI conviction within 10 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 30 days. Section 316.193(6)(c) of the Florida Statutes.

If you are arrested for a fourth or subsequent DUI, the charge is enhanced to a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison & a minimum fine of $2,000. Section 316.193(2)(b)(3) of the Florida Statutes.

Mandatory Driver's License Suspensions:

A first-time DUI conviction will result in a suspension of your driver's license ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Section 322.28(2)(a)(1) of the Florida Statutes.

A second DUI conviction within 5 years will result in a suspension of your driver's license for at least 5 years. Section 322.28(2)(a)(2) of the Florida Statutes.

A third DUI conviction within 10 years will result in a suspension of your driver's license for at least 10 years. Section 322.28(2)(a)(3) of the Florida Statutes.

A fourth DUI conviction will result in a PERMANENT revocation of your driver's license. Section 322.28(2)(d) of the Florida Statutes.

Mandatory Adjudication:

Under Florida law, no court has the discretion to withhold adjudication when sentencing a defendant in a Driving Under the Influence case. - Section 316.656 of the Florida Statutes

Habitual Traffic Offender Considerations:

Depending on your driving history, a conviction for Driving Under the Influence can cause you to be designated as a "habitual traffic offender", resulting in a minimum 5-year suspension of driver's license.

- Section 322.264 of the Florida Statutes

CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH A TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

A DUI conviction will not only impact your driver's license, but could also subject you to significant fines and jail time.

If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, call (813) 501-3140 right now for a free case consultation.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Driving Under the Influence is considered an "enhance-able" offense:

Florida law punishes individuals who have been convicted multiple times of Driving Under the Influence more severely:​

​A second DUI conviction within 5 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 10 days. Section 316.193(6)(b) of the Florida Statutes.

A third DUI conviction within 10 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 30 days. Section 316.193(6)(c) of the Florida Statutes.

If you are arrested for a fourth or subsequent DUI, the charge is enhanced to a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison & a minimum fine of $2,000. Section 316.193(2)(b)(3) of the Florida Statutes.

Mandatory Driver's License Suspensions:

A first-time DUI conviction will result in a suspension of your driver's license ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Section 322.28(2)(a)(1) of the Florida Statutes.

A second DUI conviction within 5 years will result in a suspension of your driver's license for at least 5 years. Section 322.28(2)(a)(2) of the Florida Statutes.

A third DUI conviction within 10 years will result in a suspension of your driver's license for at least 10 years. Section 322.28(2)(a)(3) of the Florida Statutes.

A fourth DUI conviction will result in a PERMANENT revocation of your driver's license. Section 322.28(2)(d) of the Florida Statutes.

Mandatory Adjudication:

Under Florida law, no court has the discretion to withhold adjudication when sentencing a defendant in a Driving Under the Influence case. - Section 316.656 of the Florida Statutes ​

Habitual Traffic Offender Considerations:

Depending on your driving history, a conviction for Driving Under the Influence can cause you to be designated as a "habitual traffic offender", resulting in a minimum 5-year suspension of driver's license.

- Section 322.264 of the Florida Statutes

CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH A TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

A DUI conviction will not only impact your driver's license, but could also subject you to significant fines and jail time.

If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, call (813) 501-3140 right now for a free case consultation.​

Florida law punishes individuals who have been convicted multiple times of Driving Under the Influence more severely:

A second DUI conviction within 5 years comes with a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 10 days. Section 316.193(6)(b) of the Florida Statutes.

Under Florida law, no court has the discretion to withhold adjudication when sentencing a defendant in a Driving Under the Influence case. - Section 316.656 of the Florida Statutes

If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, call (813) 501-3140 right now for a free case consultation.