| Changes
to the Florida DUI Law *
Parks
& Braxton, your resource for a Florida
DUI Lawyer, feels you should be kept up to date
on the latest changes to the Florida DUI law,
so that you can make informed decisions when selecting
a Florida DUI Lawyer. The following are the most
recent legislative changes, which took effect
in 2002.
The
new punishment for those convicted of a second
or third drunk-driving offense is the installation
of an ignition interlock
device. This device requires the driver to
blow into a breath analyzer in order to start
the car. Ignition is deactivated if the driver's
BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is .05 or higher.
The device remains on the car 6 months for a first
offensive of .02 or higher, 1 year for second
offenders and 2 years for a third. The device
is installed at the driver's expense.
The
punishment for third-time offenders has been increased
to a third-degree felony if there has been a prior
conviction within the last 10 years. This involves
up to 5 years in prison and a $1,000-$5,000 fine.
*These
are just excerpts of Florida law, and are not
meant as a complete resource. They are for informational
purposes only.
Contact
Parks & Braxton,
Florida DUI lawyers, for further information on
the current DUI laws in Florida.
*
This material is for informational purposes only.
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you, please contact Florida DUI Lawyers, Parks
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