Tampa Bay DUI Defense Attorneys

Penalties if Convicted of Driving under the influence, "DUI"

The following information is intended as a general guide to possible penalties for DUI in Florida. This chart is not designed to represent the comprehensive body of statutes and case law that deal with the broad topic of DUI Law in Florida. As with any criminal charge, consultation with an experienced attorney is strongly recommended.

First Conviction

A fine of not less than $250 or more than $500 AND incarceration of not more than 6 months

  • Your license will be suspended for 6 mos to 1 year.
  • You are eligible for a Business Purpose Only (BPO) license.
  • Probation (6 mos to 1 year), including DUI school, community service, alcohol evaluation and treatment, and a victim impact panel.
  • Impoundment of vehicle for at least 10 days
  • Ignition device (0.20% or higher, 0 - 6 mos)


 
Second Conviction within 5 years

A fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 AND incarceration of 10 days to 9 months

  • Your license will be suspended for 5 years
  • Probation for 1 year including DUI School Level II
  • Impoundment of vehicle for at least 30 days
  • Ignition device at least 1 year (.20% or higher, at least 2 years)
  • May petition for a BPO after 12 months
Second Conviction outside 5 years

A fine of not less than $500 or more than $1000 AND incarceration of 0 to 9 months

  • Your license will be suspended for 6 months to 1 year
  • Probation for 1 year including DUI School Level II
  • Ignition device at least 1 year (.20% or higher, at least 2 years)
  • May petition for a BPO after 12 months

 
Third Conviction within 10 years (FELONY)

A fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 AND incarceration of 30 days to 5 years

  • Your license will be suspended for 10 years
  • Probation for 0 to 5 years
  • Impoundment of vehicle for 90 days
  • Ignition device for at least 2 years
  • May petition for a BPO after 24 months

 
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