Don Waggoner Law, P.A.
Orlando & Kissimmee Criminal Defense Lawyer and DUI Attorney
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DUI Penalty Charts Phone: (407) 846-8008

The following information may not contain all possible penalties for DUI offenses. Because of the frequent legislative changes concerning DUI law, visitors are urged not to rely solely on these charts. The specific and most current DUI penalties may be found in Section 316.193, Florida Statutes. You should contact me concerning your particular case.

First Offense DUI Penalties
	Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
Fine	$500	$1,000
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	$1,000	$2,000
Probation	One Day	One Year
Jail Time	Day of Arrest	Six Months
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	Day of Arrest	Nine Months
License Suspension	180 Days	One Year
Impoundment	Mandatory Ten Day Period
Ignition Interlock Device	None	Six Months
Other Penalties	50 hours of community service. Successful completion of an approved DUI Counter Attack School, be evaluated for any substance abuse problems, and undergo any recommended treatment. Additionally, local custom requires completion of a Victims Awareness Class.

Second Offense Within Five Years of First DUI Conviction
	Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
Fine	$1,000	$2,000
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	$2,000	$4,000
Probation	One Day	One Year
Jail Time	Ten Days	Nine Months
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	Ten Days	Twelve Months
License Suspension	Five Years
Impoundment	30 Days
Ignition Interlock Device	For a Minimum of One Year ; 2 years if BAC >= .15 or a minor in the car
Other Penalties	Successful completion of an approved DUI Counter Attack School, be evaluated for any substance abuse problems, and undergo any recommended treatment.

Third DUI Within Ten Years of Prior Conviction
	Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
Fine	$2,000	$5,000
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	$4,000	$5,000
Probation	One Day	One Year
Jail Time	30 Days	Twelve Months
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	30 Days	Twelve Months
License Suspension	Ten Years
Impoundment	90 Days
Ignition Interlock Device	At Least Two Years
Other Penalties	Successful completion of an approved DUI Counter Attack School, be evaluated for any substance abuse problems, and undergo any recommended treatment. Can become 3^rd degree felony.

Fourth DUI Charged as a Misdemeanor
	Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
Fine	$2,000	$5,000
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	$4,000	$5,000
Probation	One Day	One Year
Jail Time *	Day of Arrest	Twelve Months
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	Day of Arrest	Twelve Months
License Suspension	Permanent Revocation
Impoundment	Mandatory Ten Day Period
Ignition Interlock Device	At Least Two Years
Other Penalties	Successful completion of an approved DUI Counter Attack School, be evaluated for any substance abuse problems, and undergo any recommended treatment.

Fourth DUI Charged as a Felony
	Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
Fine	$2,000	$5,000
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	$4,000	$5,000
Probation	One Day	Five Years
Jail Time *	Day of Arrest	Five Years
If BAC >= .15; Or a minor was in vehicle	Day of Arrest	Five Years
License Suspension	Permanent Revocation
Impoundment	Mandatory Ten Day Period
Ignition Interlock Device	At Least Two Years
Other Penalties	Successful completion of an approved DUI Counter Attack School, be evaluated for any substance abuse problems, and undergo any recommended treatment.

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DUI Penalty Charts Phone: (407) 846-8008