Clearwater Florida DUI Help & Questions
Being convicted of a DUI carries many different consequences.
DUI Penalties In Florida
Below is the minimum sentence the law requires if convicted of a DUI. However the sanctions could be higher if your Blood Alcohol Content is over a .20 or you were under 21 years old when arrested.
First DUI Conviction
- Up to 6 Months in County Jail.
- Fine of at least $250 but no more then $500.00.
- 12 months of Probation, including DUI school, community service, alcohol evaluation and treatment, and a victim impact panel.
- License revocation of 6 months up to one year. (Different 6 months then when arrested and blew over .08 or refused).
- Vehicle Impoundment for at least 10 days.
- If Breath Alcohol results were over .20, ignition interlock device.
Second DUI Arrest within 5 years of Last DUI Conviction
- Fine of At least $500.00 to a maximum of $1000.00
- Minimum Incarceration of 10 days up to 9 months.
- Drivers License Suspension for 5 years.
- Car is impounded for a minimum 30 days.
- 12 Months probation, DUI School, level 2.
- Ignition interlock device for 1 year, if breath results over .20 then ignition interlock device for 2 years.
Second DUI Arrest outside 5 Years of Last DUI Conviction
- Fine of at least $500 to no more then $1000.00
- Suspension of Drivers License for 6 months to one year.
- Probation for 1 year including DUI School, level 2.
- Minimum Incarceration of 10 days up to 9 months.
- Car impoundment for minimum 30 days.
- Ignition interlock device for a minimum of 1 year, if breath results over .20 then interlock device for 2 years.
Third DUI Arrest With in 10 Years of any DUI Conviction. (Felony)
- A fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000.
- 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 Fine of at Least
Third DUI Arrest Outside 10 Years of all DUI Convictions (Misdemeanor)
- A fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,500
- Incarceration up to 1 year
- Your license will be suspended for 5 years
- Probation for 1 year
- Ignition device at least 2 years
- You are not eligible for a BPO
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