DUI Penalties for the State of Florida

If you have been charged with Driving under the Influence of alcohol in the State of Florida, it is important for you to understand what the potential penalties are. Florida has some of the strictest DUI penalties in the country, and a conviction could be devastating for you and your family.

In most cases in the State of Florida, you may have your driver’s license suspended immediately upon arrest-not after conviction. With immediate action, we may be able to reinstate your license for you. We will file for a hearing and argue to get you your license back.

But that is only the beginning. A DUI conviction in the state of Florida can have a devastating effect on your life. Some of the consequences of a DUI are:

  • Jail time. Jail time is possible even if it is a first offense. A second conviction means mandatory jail time, and a third conviction could mean up to 5 years in prison.
  • Probation. Being on probation means you are accountable to someone 24 hrs a day. You may be subject to random spot checks or drug and alcohol testing, and any mistakes could land you in jail.
  • Suspension or revocation of your driver’s license.  Reinstatement is at your own expense.
  • Fines and court costs.
  • Mandatory substance abuse classes-at your own expense
  • Impounding of your vehicle- release at your own expense
  • Higher insurance premiums
  • Community service. If you do not fulfill your required hours, you will be fined up to $10 per required hour.
  • If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you may face deportation with a DUI conviction.

The costs of a Miami DUI conviction are great– both financially and personally. You face the loss of your freedom, your vehicle, your license, possibly even your job. The Law Offices of Cordero, Richardson, and Associates can help you fight to obtain a dismissal so that one event doesn’t follow your for the rest of your life. If you have been charge with Driving under the Influence in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, or anywhere in South Florida, don’t hesitate. Call the Law Offices of Cordero, Richardson, and Associates.