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Florida DUI Conviction Penalties | Lakeland DUI Defense Lawyer

Lee A. Cohen, an experienced DUI Defense Lawyer, provides professional DUI Criminal Defense Legal Services in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and Central Florida.

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DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages, Chemical Substances or Controlled Substances). s. 316.193, F.S.

Fine Schedule s. 316.193(2)(a)-(b), F.S.

Community Service - s. 316.193 (6)(a), F.S.

Probation - s. 316.193 (5)(6), F.S.

Imprisonment - s. 316.193 (2)(a) 2, 4(b), (6)(j), F.S.

Impoundment of Immobilization of Vehicle - s. 316.193 (6), F.S.

DUI Misdemeanor Conviction: (Accident Involving Property Damage or Personal Injury)-s. 316.193 (3), F.S.

DUI Felony Conviction: (Repeat Offenders or Accidents Involving Serious Bodily Injury)-s. 316.193 (2),(3) F.S.

Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide -s. 316.193 (3), F.S.

Driver License Revocation Periods for DUI -s. 322.271, F.S. and s. 322.28,F.S.

  1. First Conviction: Minimum 180 days revocation, maximum 1 year.

  2. Second Conviction Within 5 Years: Minimum 5 years revocation. May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 1 year. Other 2nd offenders same as "A" above.

  3. Third Conviction Within 10 Years: Minimum 10 years revocation. May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 2 years. Other 3rd offenders same as "A" above; one conviction more than 10 years prior and one within 5 years, same as "B" above.

  4. Fourth Conviction: No hardship reinstatement.

  5. DUI Manslaughter: Mandatory permanent revocation. If no prior DUI related convictions, may be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 5 years.

  6. Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, or Vehicular Homicide Convictions: Minimum 3-year revocation. DUI Serious Bodily Injury having prior DUI conviction is same as "B-D" above.

Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) – Alcohol-Related Convictions/Disqualifications - s. 322.61, F.S.

At Cohen Law, P.A., we understand the uncertainty you may experience when charged with a DUI crime, the severity of penalties if convicted, and the impact a conviction may have on your life. We defend those charged with a DUI crime while aggressively protecting your legal rights.



Protect your rights by seeking the legal advice and representation of an experienced Lakeland DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer.

Contact Lee A. Cohen at 863.646.7636 for your DUI Criminal Defense Attorney legal needs in the Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and Central Florida Area.



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