Free DUI Lawyer In Florida

Reader’s Question:

I’m doing a research regarding DUI in Florida and I’m gathering much information as I could. Does a Florida conviction mean a permanent criminal record? How long will a person convicted for DUI spend time in jail?

Alice

Clearwater, FL

A Florida DUI conviction would mean a permanent criminal record. That would also mean fines, loss of license, community service, vehicle immobilization, higher insurance rates and may be even imprisonment. Punishments actually vary depending upon the number of times the person was convicted under DUI. 2nd, 3rd or 4th convictions means bigger punishments like bigger fines, permanent disqualification from driving/permanent license revocation and longer jail terms.

Probation could also be given for DUI under Florida State Law. For first conviction, the maximum period of probation is one year. Regarding jail time, first conviction would mean a maximum jail term of 6 months. If the blood alcohol content (BAC) is above .20 percent or if there’s a minor in the vehicle, the jail time is for nine months. The maximum term for second conviction is nine months. If the blood alcohol content (BAC) is above .20 percent or if there’s a minor in the vehicle, the jail term is for one year. However, there would be a mandatory imprisonment of a minimum of 10 days if the second conviction is within 5 years.

Mandatory imprisonment is given for a minimum of 30 days if the third conviction is within 10 years. The imprisonment is for 12 months if the third conviction occurs more than 10 years after the prior conviction. Fourth or subsequent convictions have a maximum jail term of 5 years.

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