DUI Penalties
St. Petersburg / Clearwater DUI Defense Lawyers
The Chart is a Start…
But No Substitute for an Experienced Lawyer’s Advice
Given frequent changes to this area of the law by the Florida Legislature and the fact that every Pinellas County DUI case is different, readers are urged not to rely solely on graphs or charts. Our office can discuss with you whether your case may be a good candidate for a reduction to a lesser offense. Such an outcome could have the effect of side-stepping Florida’s mandatory minimum DUI consequences and punishments under Florida Statute 316.193(2), 316.193(3), and 316.193(4). For those clients with possible prior DUI convictions, we can counsel you on whether the prosecutor will discover your prior DUI conviction and what impact it could have on your pending charge. Call our office for a free consultation at 727-855-3847
to learn where you stand and what your options are.
Pinellas County
Mandatory Minimum Florida DUI Penalties
(not including manslaughter or serious bodily injury)
| TYPE OF DUI CHARGE | TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS | PROBATION PERIOD | DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD | JAIL TIME | VEHICLE IMPOUND | OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI BAC below .15 | $983.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(2)(a)1 |
Up to 6 months §316.193(2)(a)2.a |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 50 hrs Community Service |
| 1st DUI w/BAC .15 or higher or person less 18 yoa in car | $1,518.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(2)(a)1 |
Up to 9 months §316.193(4)(b)1 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 50 hrs Community Service, 6 months Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, BAC below .15 | $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2 |
Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b |
30 days §316.193(6) (b) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher | $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
$2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2 |
Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2 |
30 days §316.193(6) (b) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI outside 5 yrs, BAC below .15 | $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI outside 5 yr, BAC .15 or higher or person less 18 yoa in car | $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, BAC below .15 FELONY |
$2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
Up to 60 months §775.082 |
Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3 |
Mandatory 30 days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d) |
90 days §316.193(6) (c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher FELONY |
$4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
Up to 60 months §775.082 |
Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3 |
Mandatory 30 days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d) |
90 days §316.193(6) (c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs, BAC below .15 | $2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs w/BAC .15 or higher | $4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 4th DUI w/in lifetime FELONY |
$3,015.00 (BAC >.15) or $4,558.00 if BAC .15+) §316.193(2)(b) |
Up to 60 months §316.193(6)(a) §775.082 |
Permanent §322.28(2)(e) |
Zero or mandatory 10 or 30 days, or up to 5 yrs State Prison depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(3) §775.082(3)(d) |
Zero or mandatory 10 or 30 days, or up to 5 yrs State Prison depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(3) §775.082(3)(d) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
Pinellas County
Mandatory Minimum Florida DUI Penalties
(not including manslaughter or serious bodily injury)
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 1st DUI BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $983.00
§316.193(2)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr
§322.28(2)(a)1 - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 6 months
§316.193(2)(a)2.a - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days
§316.193(6) (a-c) - OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
50 hrs Community Service
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 1st DUI w/BAC .15 or higher or person less 18yoa in car
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $1,518.00
§316.193(4)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr
§322.28(2)(a)1 - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 9 months
§316.193(4)(b)1 - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
50 hrs Community Service,
6 months Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $1,518.00
§316.193(2)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – Mandatory 5 yrs
§322.28(2)(a)2 - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 10 days
§316.193(6)(b)
Up to 9 months
§316.193(2)(a)2.b - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 30 days §316.193(6) (b)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
1 yr Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00
§316.193(4)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – Mandatory 5 yrs
§322.28(2)(a)2 - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 10 days
§316.193(6)(b)
Up to 12 months
§316.193(4)(b)2 - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 30 days §316.193(6) (b)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI outside 5 yrs, BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $1,518.00
§316.193(2)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr
§322.28(1) - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 9 months
§316.193(2)(a)2.b - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
1 yr Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI outside 5 yr, BAC .15 or higher or person less 18yoa in car
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00
§316.193(4)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr
§322.28(1) - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 12 months
§316.193(4)(b)2 - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, BAC below .15 FELONY
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00
§316.193(2)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – Up to 60 months
§775.082 - JAIL TIME – Mandatory 10 yrs
§322.28(2)(a)3 - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 30days in PCJ
§316.193(6)(c)
Up to 5 yrs State Prison
§316.193(2)(b)
§775.082(3)(d) - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 90 days §316.193(6) (c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher
FELONY
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $4,558.00
§316.193(4)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – Up to 60 months
§775.082 - JAIL TIME – Mandatory 10 yrs
§322.28(2)(a)3 - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 30days in PCJ
§316.193(6)(c)
Up to 5 yrs State Prison
§316.193(2)(b)
§775.082(3)(d) - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 90 days §316.193(6) (c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs, BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00
§316.193(2)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr
§322.28(1) - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 12 months
§316.193(2)(b)2 - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs w/BAC .15 or higher
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $4,558.00
§316.193(4)(a) - PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months
§316.193(6)(a) - JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr
§322.28(1) - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 12 months
§316.193(2)(b)2 - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 4th DUI w/in lifetime
FELONY
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $3,015.00 (BAC >.15) or $4,558.00 if BAC .15+)
§316.193(2)(b) - PROBATION PERIOD – Up to 60 months
§316.193(6)(a)
§775.082 - JAIL TIME – Permanent
§322.28(2)(e) - DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Zero or mandatory
10 or 30 days, or up to 5 yrs State Prison depending on age of prior DUI convictions
§316.193(3)
§775.082(3)(d) - VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10, 30, or 90 days depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment,
2 yrs Ignition Interlock
If you are concerned about the penalties associated with your recent DUI arrest in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Largo, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Gulfport, Pasadena, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Shores, Madeira Beach and Belleair, you are not alone. Call our office for a free consultation to learn from a highly rated DUI Defense Attorney what to expect and how a well-coordinated strategy might minimize the impacts that your DUI charge will have on your life. Call our office today at 727-855-3847.