Florida DUI and fines

DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) is a serious crime in Florida. It is treated as a misdemeanor or traffic crime or even a crime in some cases. Driving under the influence of the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in accidents and is very risky, both for the drivers and other people on the street. Any person who operates a motor vehicle is liable under "implied consent" to a chemical breath test when suspected of drunk driving byan official. DUI can be proved by the impairment of normal faculties. It could also blood and urine tests to measure the alcohol in the blood and urine. Refusal to these tests would result in the confiscation of the license for one year. Noise levels higher than 0.08 (grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of air) are not acceptable. DUI comes under the DUI (driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemicals --Substances or Controlled Substances Act Law s. 316.193, FS

After conviction of the crime, DUI draws different types of penalties, including fines, community service, loss of license, vehicle immobilization, and can even imprisonment. The fine schedule under certain DUI under s. 316.193 (2) (a) - (b), FS The fine for the first conviction starts at $ 250 and $ 500 can also go. For blood / breath alcohol levels (BAL) of 0.20 or higher, or lower the vehicle, a minimum fine of $ 500can be imposed. It can go beyond $ 1000. Second convictions result in a minimum fine of $ 500, and it can be more than $ 1000. When the BAL is 0.20 or higher, or if there is a minor in a vehicle, the fine of $ 1000 to $ 2000 or beyond.

Thirdly, persuasion (more than 10 years) is a minimum fine of $ 1000 to $ 2500 or more. BAL of more than 0.20 or with a minor in the vehicle would mean a fine of not less than $ 2,500. Fourth subsequent conviction shall result in a fine of less than $ 1000and $ 2000 for BAL of 0.20 or lower in the vehicle.

After 50 hours of mandatory community service is also available for the first conviction or an additional fine of $ 10 based on the individual for the required hours of community work suggested.