Arrest For Dui In Florida
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Under Florida law, your driver's license can be administratively suspended immediately upon a DUI arrest if you either refuse to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test, or if you submit to a breath test and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is . 08% or higher.
For a first-time DUI conviction, Florida law imposes the following potential jail sentences: Up to 6 months in jail if your BAC was below 0.15% and there were no aggravating factors. Up to 9 months in jail if your BAC was 0.15% or higher, or if a minor was in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
Reducing Your DUI to Reckless Driving in Florida A reckless driving conviction is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida and results in jail time not to exceed 60 days.
The DUI arrest process in Florida is a multifaceted procedure, encompassing the initial stop, field sobriety and breathalyzer tests, arrest and booking, arraignment and plea, pre-trial motions and hearings, trial, sentencing, driver's license administrative hearings, and potentially the appeal process.
Contrary to popular belief, a positive breathalyzer or breath test in Florida does not always lead to a conviction. Nearly 40 percent of the 55,000 people that are arrested on DUI charges are not convicted.
What to Do If You Get Arrested in Florida for DUI Invoke Your Constitutional Right to Remain Silent with Law Enforcement. Post Bail to Get Out of Jail. Obtain a Hardship License. Write Down all the Details of Your Arrest and Hire an Attorney. Reclaim Your Life While Your Attorney Fights the Case.
