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What are the consequences of Driving Under the Influence in the state of Florida?
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What are the consequences of Driving Under the Influence in the state of Florida?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
Florida drunk driving penalties include fines, jail time and loss of driving privileges. The consequences vary depending on whether you have had any prior drunk driving offenses, your actual level of blood alcohol content, whether the DUI resulted in an accident with injuries or death, and whether there was a minor in the vehicle with you at the time of your DUI.
Following your first DUI, you may have your license revoked for 180 days up to one year. If you injure someone on your first offense, your license will be revoked for at least three years. You can apply for a hardship license following your first DUI, which would allow you to drive only to work or school during limited times, but your options for applying for a hardship license following subsequent are restricted. Receiving a second DUI within 5 years of the first conviction will result in a revocation of your license for at least five years.
If you DUI results in an accident where someone is injured or killed, there are higher fines and possible criminal charges. You may also face higher fines and possible jail time if there is a minor in your vehicle at the time of your DUI charge. When you are able to reapply for a Florida driver’s license, you will have to give proof of insurance (and specific limits are required), and you may have to complete DUI school and/or have an ignition lock on your car. An ignition lock is a device which serves as a mobile, personal breathalyzer.
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