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Penalties In A Miami DUI Case

I’ve been arrested for DUI. What penalties am I facing?

Driving is a privilege in Florida, not a right. In order to be granted a driver’s license, a person must first take a test and prove that they are knowledgeable and responsible enough to operate a motor vehicle.

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is considered proof that a person no longer deserves to have the privilege of driving. That is why the penalties for DUI can be very harsh, including:

Fines
License suspension
Possible jail time
License revocation

What are the penalties for DUI in Florida?

First DUI Offense Penalties

Fine of $500 – $1,000
Jail sentence of up to 6 months or probation for up to a year
Mandatory 50 hours of community service or an additional $10 fine for each hour of community service required
Vehicle impoundment for 10 days
License revocation for a minimum of 6 months

DUI with Minor First Offense Penalties

Fine of $1,000 – $2,000
Up to 9 months

Second DUI Offense Penalties

Fine of $1,000 – $2,000
Jail sentence of up to 9 months
Minimum sentence of 10 days if convicted within 5 years of a first offense
Vehicle impoundment for 30 days
License revocation for a minimum of 6 months
- 5-year revocation if convicted within 5 years of a first offense

DUI with Minor Second Offense Penalties

Fine of $2,000 – $4,000
Up to 12 months (if it’s been 5 years since last conviction)

Third DUI Offense Penalties

Fine of $1,000 – $2,500
Fine of $2,000 – $5,000 if convicted within 10 years of a first offense
Jail sentence of up to 12 months
Minimum sentence of 30 days if convicted within 10 years of a first offense
Vehicle impoundment for 90 days if convicted within 10 years of a first offense
License revocation for 5 years
- 10-year revocation if convicted within 10 years of a first offense

DUI with Minor Third Offense Penalties

Minimum fine of $4,000

Fourth DUI Offense Penalties

Minimum fine of $1,000
Jail sentence of up to 5 years
Mandatory permanent license revocation (not eligible for hardship license)

Fight For Freedom From Your DUI Penalties In Miami

Speak with Beckham Solis, Attorneys at Law, today and learn how we can help you avoid the penalties of a DUI conviction. Whether this is your first DUI defense case or you have been convicted before, our attorneys can help. We have taken hundreds of cases to trial and can fight aggressively for a reduction of your charges or the dismissal of your case.

Our firm is also highly recognized for its excellence – we have an A+ rating with the BBB, have an attorney who is AV rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, and are members of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Contact us today to set up your free case evaluation. We have handled DUI cases in Miami-Dade County for over 35 years combined and we are here for you! Call 305-564-4329.

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