What is the penalty for a first DUI offense in Florida?
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Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) slows your thought process and response time, thereby causing accidents. In the United States, 700 people are injured daily and 36 people die in accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because of the dangers of DUI, all states carry some penalties, even for a first offense. Florida has many penalties for driving under the influence.
Alcohol Levels
Driving with an alcohol level of .08 or above is a DUI in Florida. There are even stiffer penalties for a level of .15 or above.
Fines
If you get a first-offense DUI in Florida, you will pay $500 to $1,000 for an alcohol level of .08 or $1,000 to $2,000 for a level of .15 or above.
Community Service
In Florida, you will need to perform 50 hours of community service or pay $10 for each hour.
License Revocation
Your license may be revoked for 180 days to one year.
Incarceration
You can also be incarcerated for a first-offense DUI. The incarceration is up to six months for .08 or nine months for .15 or above.
Probation
Probation will be one year at the most for a first-offense DUI.
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