Gainesville DUI Attorneys

Regardless of whether a person has been charged with DUI for the first time or has been charged multiple times, he/she will face harsh legal penalties.  Upholding its zero tolerance policy and working to discourage drinking and driving, Florida has numerous laws in place to punish those who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) throughout the state. 

A Gainesville DUI lawyer at the Uman Law Firm may be able to help you avoid these harsh penalties by providing aggressive legal counsel at every step of the criminal process as it relates to your Gainesville DUI charge. We offer a free consultation with a Gainesville DUI attorney at our firm, wherein we can discuss your charges with you and tell you how we can help.

DUI Penalties in Gainesville, Florida

FIRST TIME OFFENSE

• Jail: If the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below 2.0: up to 6 months in county jail.  If the BAC is 2.0 or higher, up to 9 months in jail.
• Fines:  $250 - $1,000 (dependant on blood alcohol concentration.)
• License Suspension:  180 days to 1 year.
• Conditional License:  Yes, but must attend and complete DUI school first.
• Vehicle Impoundment:  Up to 10 days.
• DUI School:  Must complete 12 hours of DUI School.
• Probation:  1 year maximum probation.

SECOND TIME OFFENSE

• Jail:  Up to 9 months in county jail.  However, if it is the second conviction within 5 years, up to 12 months in jail and mandatory 10-day imprisonment.
• Fines:  $500 - $2,000 (dependant on blood alcohol concentration.)
• License Suspension:  180 days to 1 year.  Minimum suspension of 5 years if the second DUI conviction was within 5 years of the first DUI conviction.
• Vehicle Impoundment:  30 days if second DUI conviction was within 5 years of the first DUI conviction.
• DUI School:  Must complete 21 hours of DUI School.
• Probation:  1 year probation.

THIRD TIME OFFENSE

• Jail:  30 days to 12 months if the third conviction is within 10 years of first and second DUI convictions.
• Fines:  $1,000 - $2,500 (dependant on blood alcohol concentration.)
• License Suspension:  Typically, permanent driver’s license suspension.
• Vehicle Impoundment:  Mandatory 10 day period.
• Vehicle Interlock Device:  Minimum 2 years.
• DUI School:  Must complete DUI school and may also have to enter into mandatory drug and alcohol treatment.
• Probation:  1 year probation.

Contact a Gainesville DUI Defense Lawyer!

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, contact a Gainesville DUI attorney at the Uman Law Firm today!