For the first offense you can get 6 to 9 months in jail, a fine of $500 to $2000, and a suspended license for 180 days to 1 year.
In Florida, if you have gotten a DUI, there is no statute of limitations that applies. Due process has occurred and the penalty assessed. It is a part of the criminal record and does not go away.
If you have gotten a DUI in Florida, there is no statute of limitations that applies. Due process has occurred and the penalty assessed. It is a part of the criminal record and does not go away.
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You can buy a car in Florida with a DUI, but you may not be able to get insurance for it.
A second DUI offense typically means a much stiffer penalty. If you violate your probation and get a second DUI in Florida you can get a variety of offenses. They include jail time of 9 months to 1 year, a fine of between 1 and 4 thousand dollars, and your license suspended for 5 years.
The punishment for a first DUI conviction in Florida, is anywhere from 8 hours to 6 months. Including a penalty of $250-$500 (up to $1000 if BAC was .20 or higher, or if there was a minor in the car). Probation will be no more than one year, and your license will be revoked for no less than 6 months
Death Penalty
No
In Florida, a standard DUI remains a misdemeanor until the third offense within ten years.
David A. Demers has written: 'Florida DUI Handbook, 2007 Ed.. (Vol. 11, Florida Practice Series) (West's Florida Practice Series, 11)' 'Florida DUI manual'
Typically the penalty for a first time DUI would result in a misdemeanor. Most likely one would spend the night in a jail cell to sober up and be faced with a fine to pay off.
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