The Florida Legislature seemingly every year adds new penalties for DUI convictions in Florida. Below is a chart with the many of the minimum and maximum penalties associated with DUIs. Some things such as court costs are not included because they vary from county to county. Additionally, some of the items such as vehicle impoundment can be waived under certain conditions. Contact us to discuss your case in detail to determine what your potential DUI sentence might be.
First DUI Conviction Blow under .15 |
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| Statutory Penalty | |||
| Max Jail Time | 6 months | ||
| DL Suspension | 6 months minimum 1 year maximum | ||
| Hardship License | After DUI school | ||
| Community Service | 50 hours | ||
| Probation | Up to one year | ||
| Fines | $500-$1000 | ||
| Vehicle Impoundment | 10 days | ||
| DUI School | Mandatory | ||
First DUI Conviction Blow .15 or higher or with minor in car |
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| Statutory Minimum Penalty | |||
| Max Jail Time | 9 months | ||
| DL Suspension | 6 months minimum 1 year maximum | ||
| Hardship License | After DUI school | ||
| Community Service | 50 hours | ||
| Probation | Up to one year | ||
| Fines |
$1000-$2000 | ||
| Vehicle Impoundment | 10 days | ||
| DUI School | Mandatory | ||
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| Statutory Minimum Penalty | |||
| Max Jail Time | 9 months | ||
| Mandatory Jail Time | 10 days | ||
| DL Suspension | 5 years mandatory | ||
| Hardship License | After 1 year |
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| Community Service | 50 hours | ||
| Probation | Up to one year | ||
| Fines |
$1000-$2000 | ||
| Vehicle Impoundment | 30 days | ||
| DUI School | Mandatory | ||
Second DUI Conviction w/5 years of First Blow .15 or higher or with minor in car |
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| Statutory Penalty | |||
| Max Jail Time | 12 months | ||
| Mandatory Jail Time | 10 days | ||
| DL Suspension | 5 years mandatory | ||
| Hardship License | After 1 year |
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| Community Service | None | ||
| Probation | Up to one year | ||
| Fines |
$1000-$2000 | ||
| Vehicle Impoundment | 30 days | ||
| DUI School | Mandatory | ||
Third DUI Conviction w/5 years of First Blow under .15 |
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| Statutory Penalty | |||
| Max Jail Time | 12 months | ||
| Mandatory Jail Time | 30 days | ||
| DL Suspension | 10 years mandatory | ||
| Hardship License | After 1 year |
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| Community Service | None | ||
| Probation | Up to one year | ||
| Fines |
$1000-$2000 | ||
| Vehicle Impoundment | 30 days | ||
| DUI School | Mandatory | ||
Third DUI Conviction w/5 years of First Blow .15 or higher or with minor in car |
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| Statutory Penalty | |||
| Max Jail Time | 12 months | ||
| Mandatory Jail Time | 30 days | ||
| DL Suspension | 10 years mandatory | ||
| Hardship License | After 2 year |
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| Community Service | None | ||
| Probation | Up to one year | ||
| Fines |
$1000-$2000 | ||
| Vehicle Impoundment | 30 days | ||
| DUI School | Mandatory | ||
Other DUI offenses include:
Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide-s. 316.193 (3), F.S.
- DUI/Manslaughter: Second Degree Felony (not more than $10,000 fine and/or 15 years imprisonment).
- DUI Manslaughter/Leaving the Scene: A driver convicted of DUI Manslaughter who knew/should have known accident occurred; and failed to give information or render aid is guilty of a First Degree Felony (not more than $10,000 fine and/or 30 years imprisonment).
- Vehicular Homicide: Second Degree Felony (not more than $10,000 fine and/or 15 years imprisonment).
- Vehicular Homicide/Leaving the Scene: A driver convicted of vehicular homicide who left the scene of an accident is guilty of a First Degree Felony (nor more than $10,000 fine and/or 30 years imprisonment).
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