Popular searches:
dui lawyer dui school dui classes dui felony dui jail dui probation
Talk to a Lawyer
Enter a zip code to speak to a Lawyer that serves your area.
Select the type of Lawyer you need
What are the penalties and consequences of a first offense DUI in Florida?
I’ve been convicted of a DUI in Florida. This is my first DUI ever, and I was wondering what are the typical penalties involved in a DUI Sentencing?
This site does not provide legal advice and users of this site should not interpret any of the information presented here as legal advice. The information provided merely conveys general information related to commonly asked legal questions. We are not a law firm and the employees responding to questions are not acting as your legal attorney. You should ultimately consult with a Lawyer for your case.
Answers
In Florida, DUI Sentencing often is variable based on the set of circumstances involved. Some cases will merit jail time, fines, and a loss of driving privileges for first time offenses, while most other cases will result in probation and fines.
At a minimum, for a first time offense, it is typical to receive a fine ranging between $500 - $1,000, usually no jail time but a mandatory 1 year probation, a license suspension minimum of 180 days and maximum of 1 year, a possibility of entry into a DUI School or other court approved substance abuse counseling, psychosocial evaluation, 50 hours community service, and mandatory 10 day vehicle impoundment/immobilization. If your DUI was the result of a BAC higher than .15, you can expect much stiffer and tougher penalties.
It is imperative that you speak with an experienced Florida DUI Attorney to best assess your case and ensure that you receive the best possible defense and outcome in your case.
References:
Posted by Bert Gonzalez on 11 Feb 2010
0people found this useful
(3 Votes)