Important DUI Information and Penalties
Allow our firm the opportunity to fight for you. All of our lawyers are well versed on DUI issues. One of the founding partners, David Haenel, was Florida’s 2004 DUI Prosecutor of the Year. His partner Darren Finebloom has years of experience in handling DUI cases throughout the State of Florida. We will fight to get you the best result possible.
Driving Under the Influence can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the number of prior DUI convictions or the seriousness of the offense.
If you have ever been charged with a DUI, it is imperative that you retain a DUI Defense attorney as quickly as possible.
YOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS TO CHALLENGE YOUR LICENSE SUSPENSION FOLLOWING AN ARREST FOR DUI IN SARASOTA, TAMPA, CLEARWATER, BRADENTON, LAKELAND OR ANY OTHER COUNTY
Our DUI Defense Lawyers will be happy to discuss your case with you and answer your questions. There is no charge for the initial DUI consultation.
| DUI Penalties |
1st DUI |
2nd DUI
(within 5 yrs.) |
3rd DUI (within 10 yrs. of 2nd) or Felony |
| Jail |
0-180 days
(>.15) 0 - 270 days |
10-180 days
(>.15) 10-270 days |
30 days - 5 yrs. |
| Fine |
$500-$1000
(>.15) $1000 - $1500 |
$1000 - $1500
(>.15) $2000 - $2500 |
MAX FINE $5000
(>.15) MAX FINE $5000 |
| License Suspension |
6 Months - 1 Year |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Business Purposes License |
YES
After 30 Days
90 Days on Refusals |
Yes-After 1 Year |
2 Years
(after conviction) |
| Interlock |
If court ordered
(>.15) Up to 6 mos. |
At least 1 year
(>.15) At least 2 yrs. |
At least 2 years |
| Immobilization of Vehicle |
10 Days |
30 Days |
90 Days |
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*A conviction for DUI - 4th Offense will result in a lifetime revocation of your driver’s license. Under current DHSMV rules you will NOT be eligible for a hardship license. That means that lifetime means lifetime.
The Law Offices of Finebloom & Haenel provides traffic ticket defense for speeding ticket, traffic violation, running a red light, toll violations, had your license suspended, involved in a traffic accident, or have been arrested for DUI.
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