Florida DUI Laws

Yes, most definitely.  If you are convicted of a DUI in Florida, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.

If you’ve been arrested or charged with DUI / DWI in the state of Florida, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced local DUI lawyer!  Florida DUI laws are complex and an experienced Florida DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE Florida DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Yes, Florida DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.

Yes, it is a possibility that your vehicle could be confiscated if you are charged with a DUI offense in Florida.

A first time DUI offense in Florida can cost  between $7,000 – $10,000.

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offense in Florida you may face between 6 to 9 months in jail.

Yes, If you are convicted of a DUI in the state of Florida it is mandatory that you will have to use a ignition interlock device.

Just like every other state in America, the BAC legal limit in Florida for adults is .08%.  You will be charged with a DUI in Florida if you are found to have a BAC higher than .08%.  Florida has a zero tolerance(underage) BAC of 0.02%, meaning that any underage driver found driving under the influence in Florida with a BAC higher then .02% will be charged with a DUI.

Yes, licence suspension or revocation is possible if convicted of a DUI in Florida.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in Florida.  A first time DUI offense in Florida faces 180 days to a year suspension, second DUI offense faces 9 months to 1 year suspension, and a third DUI offense faces up to a year suspension.

Yes, Florida does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.15%.