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Fines in Florida DUI Cases
Fines for Florida DUI convictions can range from a minimum of $250, to a maximum of $2,000, depending upon whether the case is a first-offense DUI, and upon other aggravating factors.
- First DUI Conviction: Not less than $250, or more than $500. With Blood/Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not less than $500, or more than $1,000.
- Second DUI Conviction: Not less than $500, or more than $1,000. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not less than $1,000, or more than $2,000.
- Third DUI Conviction More than 10 years: Not less than $1,000, or more than $2,500. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not less than $2,000.
- Third Conviction Within 10 years: Not more than $5,000. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle. Not less than $2,000.
- Fourth or Subsequent DUI Conviction: Not less than $1,000. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle, not less than $2,000.
Community service is mandatory for a first conviction of DUI (50 hours), or an additional fine or an additional fine of $10 for each hour of community service required. For a first-offense DUI, the total period of probation and jail may not exceed one year.
Florida BAC Per Se: 0.08
High BAC: .20 (up to 9 months incarceration for 1st offense, up to 12 months incarceration for 2nd offense.)
BAC Zero Tolerance: .02
Implied Consent Law/Test Refusal Consequences: Yes - 1st offense: Refusal is admissible in court as evidence and license is suspended for 1 year; 2nd offense: Refusal is a 1st degree misdemeanor and license is suspended for 18 months. An officer will issue the driver a temporary permit effective 12 hours after issuance that is valid for 10 days if the driver is eligible.
At the court's discretion, sentencing terms may be served in a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, credited toward term of imprisonment.
- First DUI Conviction: Not more than 6 months. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not more than 9 months.
- Second DUI Conviction: Not more than 9 months. With BAL of .20 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not more than 12 months. If second conviction within 5 years, mandatory imprisonment of at least 10 days. At least 48 hours of confinement must be consecutive.
- Third DUI Conviction: If third conviction within 10 years, mandatory imprisonment of at least 30 days. At least 48 hours of confinement must be consecutive. If third conviction more than 10 years, imprisonment for not more than 12 months.
- Fourth or Subsequent DUI Conviction: Not more than 5 years or as provided in s.775.084, Florida Statutes, as habitual/violent offender.
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