| Like most states, there is a DUI law in Florida. DUI | | | | term that could drag on for 18 months. |
| stands for "driving under the influence of alcohol". | | | | Punishments in Florida DUI arrests are varied with |
| Getting arrested and charged with a dui is a criminal | | | | far-reaching consequences. There are fines that start |
| offense, because you are not only endangering | | | | at a $250 but could shoot up to $2000 or beyond, |
| yourself but those with or around you. | | | | depending on the nature of the damage done and the |
| When the alcohol percentage in human blood is 0.08% | | | | number of times the person has been caught |
| or higher, the person may be booked under DUI in | | | | committing the same offense. There are severe jail |
| Florida. It is important to remember that DUI laws vary | | | | terms too that a person might have to face. These jail |
| from state to state in their severity, and some states | | | | terms could be between six months to five years. |
| may have a law that is a bit more relaxed than others. | | | | Community service, with alcohol education classes is |
| However, all states are unanimous in their views that | | | | also a mandatory requirement. |
| driving while drunk is a crime that can end or destroy a | | | | If you are arrested in Florida for a DUI, it is extremely |
| lot of lives, and there must be steps to curb it. | | | | important to get in touch with an expert DUI attorney |
| When a person is arrested on DUI charges in Florida, | | | | without delay. Other than retaining a good lawyer, |
| he has approximately ten days to ask for a hearing | | | | visiting highly informative websites that talk about |
| with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and | | | | Florida DUI are a big help. However, it is always |
| Motor Vehicle (FDHSMV) to protect his license from | | | | advisable to drive in a sober state so that such |
| being confiscated permanently. If the person fails to | | | | unfortunate incidents can easily be avoided. |
| request such a hearing, it may lead to a six-month jail | | | | |