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Here is the latest on Florida DUI Penalties:
Impoundment of Immobilization of Vehicle - 316.193
(6), F.S.
Unless the family of the defendant has no other
transportation: First conviction = 10 days; second
conviction within 5 years = 30 days; third conviction
within 10 years = 90 days. Impoundment or immobilization
must not occur concurrently with incarceration.
The court may dismiss the order of impoundment
of any vehicles that are owned by the defendant
if they are operated solely by the employees of
the defendant or any business owned by the defendant.
Conditions for Release of Persons Arrested
for DUI-316.193 (9), F.S.
- The
person is no longer under the influence and;
- The
person's normal faculties are no longer impaired
- The
person's blood/breath alcohol level is lower
than 0.05; or
- Eight
hours have elapsed from the time the person
was arrested.
DUI
Misdemeanor Conviction: (Accident Involving Property
Damage or Personal Injury)-316.193 (3), F.S.
Any person who causes property damage or personal
injury to another while driving under the influence
is guilty of a First Degree Misdemeanor (not more
than $1,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment).
DUI Felony Conviction: (Repeat Offenders or Accidents
Involving Serious Bodily Injury)-316.193 (2),(3)
F.S.
- Any
person convicted of a third DUI within 10 years
or a fourth or subsequent DUI commits a Third
Degree Felony (not more than $5,000 fine and/or
5 years imprisonment).
-
Any person who causes serious bodily injury
while driving under the influence is guilty
of a Third Degree Felony (not more than $5,000
fine and/or 5 years imprisonment) or if habitual/violent
felony offender as provided in 775.084.
*These
are just excerpts of Florida law, and are not
meant as a complete resource. They are for informational
purposes only. This material obtained on http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us
and posted by a Florida DUI
Lawyer.
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