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Conviction of a second DUI in the U.S. state of Florida can bring serious charges. Potential penalties for this offense include up to 9 months in jail and a $4000 fine.
It depends on the state law where you were charged. There are stronger penalties for your second offense if that is what you mean.
In some states, a DUI 2nd offense can be classified as a felony, while in others it may remain a misdemeanor. It depends on the specific laws of the state where the offense occurs and the individual's prior DUI convictions. Generally, repeated DUI offenses increase the severity of penalties, but the classification as a felony can vary.
Penalties for DUI, or Driving Under the Influence, vary from state to state in the US and from country to country worldwide. To find this information, it is best to contact your local law enforcement or go to a local library where you can look up the correct laws for your jurisdiction.
The penalties vary from state to state, but are almost universally serious. Most include license suspension for a first offense.
In some states multiple DUI offenses ARE grounds for a criminal charge.
In Conneticut, it's a three strikes and you're out policy for repeated DUI offenses, the most severe in the country. It starts at suspending the driver's license for 1 year for the first offense , then progresses to a 3 year suspension for the second offense, and finally a permanent loss of the individual's license after the third offense.
Usually for a first offense penalties include a fine, probation, or suspension of license. After that the penalties are pretty much the same, but increase with severity.
In Delaware, a DUI will become a felony upon the third offense. Up until then the charge will be for a misdemeanor.
In Massachusetts, a DUI becomes a felony upon the third offense. Up until that point, the charge is a misdemeanor.
In Maryland, a DUI is a misdemeanor offense. Other factors-such as child endangerment-can make the charge a felony, however.
"Penalties for getting a second DUI vary from state to state. California is the most strict, with 96 hours of jail time. In most states, your drivers license will be suspended anywhere from 6 months to a year."