Most 1st time DUI offenders never get arrested for drunk driving a second time, over 80% in fact. If you have recently joined the first time offender club I want to show you the penalties you could face upon being convicted.
- Jail time. I know it seems harsh, but the law states you could serve up to 6 months in jail if your BAC was under .15 and 9 months if your BAC was over .15
- Hefty fines. The .15 rule applies here again. If your BAC was under .15 you could be fined up to $1,000 and if it was over you could be fined up to $2,000.
- Loss of your drivers license. You could lose your drivers license for up to 1 year. Sometimes you are eligible for a hardship license, but with more expensive insurance called SR-22.
- Attendance of a DUI school. You will not be able to get your drivers license back until you finnish this school which you have to pay for.
- Community service. There is a mandatory 50 hours of community service or additional fine of $10 for each hour of community service required.
All this for a first time conviction? That’s right and penalties can increase if you had a child in the car, you caused property damage or there was injury or death involved to name a few. It is a whole different story for subsequent offenses. However, a DUI conviction can be avoided if proper care is taken.
Very commonly DUI arrests or statements given by a DUI suspect turn out to be unconstitutional rendering a not guilty verdict. Never plead guilty to a first time DUI arrest. Instead, contact a DUI lawyer to investigate your arrest and go from there.
The Musca Law Firm represents those accused of drunk driving in Sarasota, FL. We offer a free consultation to anyone to go over their DUI charge. Call the number below to speak with a Sarasota, FL DUI lawyer now.
Sarasota County Office
1990 Main Street, Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34326
Phone: 941-916-3627 – Phones Answered 24/7
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I know choosing a lawyer can be difficult, but you can’t argue with this track record.
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