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Florida Drunk Driving Penalties and Statistics

1/19/2015

 
By Reinhold Law Firm

In 2014, Florida alone had 676 drunk driving fatalities, with drivers having a .08% BAC or higher. This represents around 28% of all traffic-related deaths that year.
Rarely does a drunk driver reflect on the consequences that may lie ahead. What seems like a good decision can easily turn into a nightmare, and the consequences for being convicted of a DUI can be life-altering.
Florida Drunk Driving Penalties and Statistics

Florida DUI Penalties


First Offense

For anyone ever considering driving under the influence in the future, first consider the potential penalties if charged in the state of Florida.

Second Offense

  • Up to 6 Months in Jail
  • $500 - $2,000 in Fines
  • 180 Days - 1 Year License Suspension
  • Up to 9 Months in Jail
  • $1,000 - $4,000 in Fines
  • Up to 5 Years License Suspension

Third Offense

  • Up to 1 Year in Jail
  • $2,000 - $5,000 in Fines
  • Up to 10 Years License Suspension

DUI Manslaughter

  • Second Degree Felony
  • Up to $1,000 in Fines
  • Up to 15 Years in Jail (Minimum/Mandatory 4-Year Sentence)

Refusing a Chemical Test

Florida also has an implied consent law which requires you to take a chemical test or be subject to a fine and automatic license suspension. Depending on whether it's your first, second, or third offense, you could have your license suspended for up to 18 months.

Moreover, according to FLHSMV (Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles):

"Refusal to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test is admissible as evidence in DUI criminal proceedings. Second or subsequent refusal is a misdemeanor of the first degree."

Other 2014 Drunk Driving Statistics

  • DUI Arrests = 40,677
  • DUI Convictions = 26,291
  • Taxpayer Subsidy of Drunk Driving Fatalities = $3.5 Billion
  • 3-Time Offenders = 113,076
  • 5-Time Offenders = 11,681

You Still Have Rights

As Jacksonville DUI attorneys, Reinhold Law Firm is committed to uphold and retain your rights. We understand that we all make mistakes, some more serious than others. We also understand what's on the line and how difficult the road ahead may be for you.
So call (904) 354-2444 today for a free consultation with a defense attorney.

Sources

  • http://dui.drivinglaws.org/florida.php
  • http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/duilaws.html
  • http://www.madd.org/drunk-driving/state-stats/Florida.html


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