Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Florida

In the State of Florida, a Driving Under the Influence charge is governed by Florida Statute 316.193. In most instances on upon the first conviction, it is a Misdemeanor Offense. There are certain minimum requirements if you are convicted for a DUI.

Minimum sentence include:

• A conviction on your record
• 6 months probation
• $500.00 fine
• Court costs
• DUI School
• 6 months license suspension
• 50 hours of community service

If you are arrested and/or charged with Driving Under the Influence, you may have less then 10 days to act in regards to your driver license. Typically upon being arrested for DUI, your driver license is either suspended for taking the breath test with a result of a .08 or higher blood alcohol level or if you refuse to take the breathe test.

A formal Review Application must be filed with the Department of Motor Vehicle within 10 days of the arrest in order to preserve your rights to fight the suspension. This Administrative Suspension is separate to the criminal charges driving under the influence.

If you are facing minimum jail requirements for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th driving under the influence, there are alternatives to jail.

It is imperative that you speak with an experienced criminal attorney immediately. I have over 19 years of criminal defense experience, and I have represented 4,000 clients accused of various crimes.

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