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