DUI Fines
Florida
DUI penalties are among some of the toughest in the country. Other than
probation, DUI school, and mandatory license suspensions, Florida law requires the payment of fines.
For a
first DUI, Florida law requires that a fine be paid of no less than $500, or no more than $1,000.
With Blood/Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) of .15 or higher (
first DUI with enhanced penalties) or minor in the vehicle, Florida law requires a fine of no less than $1,000, or no more than $2,000.
For a
second DUI, you must pay a fine of no less than $1,000, or no more than $2,000. With
breath-alcohol level of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, you must pay a fine of no less than $2,000, or no more than $4,000.
For a third DUI, Florida law requires a fine of no less than $2,000, or no more than $5,000. With breath-alcohol level of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, no less than $4,000.
A fourth or subsequent DUI is a
felony DUI. Florida law requires a fine of no less than $2,000.
Florida DUI laws are not only tough, they place undue financial hardships on the accused. These fines are imposed on top of probation costs, court costs, and other probation-related expenses.
A good
DUI attorney may be able to help you avoid these fines by fighting your DUI.
If you are in need of a lawyer for a DUI,
call my office to discuss your case.