HOW TO Defend Your DUI Case –
Florida Attorneys Gilbert and Smallman
You are definitely in a bad position with the law right now. You have chosen to break the law on two accounts: (1) Drinking under the age of 21, and (2) Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. In most states across the U.S., there is a Zero Tolerance policy with regard to underage drinking and driving. The purpose of such a strict policy is to deter underage drinking and driving. If you are pulled over while driving under the influence, and your BAC level is .02 or higher, here are the consequences you will face in the state of Florida for your first DUI offense:
First Drunk Driving Conviction (Note: BAL = Blood Alcohol Level)
- Jail – 6 Months Maximum (BAL from .08 to less than .15)
- Jail – 9 Months Maximum (BAL above .15)
- Fine – From $500 to $1,000 (BAL from .08 to less than .15)
- Fine – From $1,000 to $2,000 (BAL above .15) or Minor in Vehicle
- License – Suspended from 180 Days to 1 Year
- Hardship Reinstatement – Complete DUI School Prior to Hardship Application
- Ignition Interlock Device – Up to 6 Months (Hardship Reinstatement BAL above.15)
- Community Service Fine – $10 for Each Hour of Community Service Required
- Community Service – 50 Hours
- Treatment Program May Be Allowed in Lieu of Imprisonment
- Vehicle Impound – 10 Days
You may also face child endangerment charges if you were driving a minor while intoxicated. In addition to the consequences listed above, you may also be required to pay fines up to $1000 and up to 9 months in jail for a first offense, or pay fines up to $5000 and up to one year in jail for more multiple offenses. Florida imposes these strict sanctions in order to deter anyone from driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Whether this is your first DUI or you have had several DUIs, it is absolutely necessary for you to hire a criminal defense lawyer. You are facing multiple charges, without any knowledge of the details of the law that could help get some of the charges reduced or even eliminated.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal representation by a criminal defense attorney for a DUI matter, don’t wait another minute – contact us today so that we can evaluate your case and provide the legal counsel and representation you deserve.
1 thought on “I Just Got A DUI and I’m Not 21 Yet – What Will Happen To Me?”
Teenage drunk driving is a complicated case, multiple charges may be charge depending on the penalties he or she got. I suggest to hire a DUI lawyer to defend your child and his rights in court if you are a parent of an accused teenage DUI.
Joseph @ Mt Druitt DUI lawyer
Sydney Drink Driving & DUI Lawyers | Beazley Singleton Solicitors
14/370 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9283 8622
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