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Chapter 01

DUIPenalties

Know what raises the stakes.

Understand the consequences, escalation factors, and what changes the stakes in a Florida DUI case.

Discover the Penalties
  1. Choose an offenseSelect your charge level.
  2. Add any factorsChoose what applies.
  3. Explore penaltiesSee your updated results.
Choose an offense
Aggravating factors
Crash outcome

Property damage and injury or death are mutually exclusive.

Selected scenario

First offense

  • Jail timeUp to 6 months
  • FinesUp to $1,000
  • License suspension180 days minimumWith 10-day hardship eligibility
Additional consequences
  • ProbationUp to 1 year
  • Community service50 hours
  • DUI schoolRequired
  • Vehicle impoundment10 days

Full reference

Florida DUI penalties — complete table

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First offense

Offense condition
BAC 0.08+
Jail time
Up to 6 months
Fines
Up to $1,000
License suspension
180 days minimum — With 10-day hardship eligibility
Probation
Up to 1 year
Community service
50 hours
DUI school
Required
Vehicle impoundment
10 days

Second offense within 5 years

Offense condition
BAC 0.08+
Jail time
Up to 9 months
Fines
Up to $2,000
License suspension
5 years — No hardship eligibility
Probation
Up to 1 year
Community service
50 hours
DUI school
Required
Vehicle impoundment
Up to 30 days

Third offense within 10 years

Offense condition
BAC 0.08+
Jail time
Up to 5 years
Fines
Up to $5,000
License suspension
10 years — No hardship eligibility
Probation
Up to 5 years
Community service
100 hours
DUI school
Required
Vehicle impoundment
Up to 90 days

Enhancements that may increase penalties

High BAC — 0.15 or higher
Higher fines and longer license suspension
Child under 18 in the vehicle
Mandatory jail time and enhanced penalties
Property damage or accident
Additional fines, possible jail time, and civil liability
Injury or death
Felony charges, severe penalties, and prison time

Source of law: Fla. Stat. § 316.193 and related statutes. General information only — not legal advice. Every case is different.

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