Jacksonville Multiple DUI Lawyer

Charged with a Third or Fourth DUI in Florida? 

If you have been arrested for a second, third, or fourth DUI in Jacksonville, you need experienced legal representation right away. At Monroe Law, P.A., our Jacksonville DUI defense lawyers have handled thousands of DUI cases, helping people keep their licenses, keep their jobs, and protect their future.

Call (904) 507-6194 to set up a free consultation with our award-winning DUI defense team in Jacksonville.

Potential Penalties for Multiple DUI Convictions in Florida

If you have a prior DUI conviction on your record in Florida, the consequences of a subsequent DUI can be severe, resulting in significant legal and financial challenges. Here, we outline the distinct penalties for second, third, and fourth DUI convictions in Florida.

Second DUI Conviction Penalties in Florida

For a second DUI within 5 years, the penalties may include:

• Fines of up to $2,000. If your BAC was 0.15% or more or you had a minor child in the vehicle, fines can go up to $4,000. In cases involving accidents causing serious injuries, fines can reach $5,000.
• Mandatory minimum jail time of 10 days, up to 9 months imprisonment. With aggravated factors (high BAC, presence of a minor, property damage, or injuries), you may face up to 1 year in jail. In cases involving serious injuries, you could be sentenced to 5 years in prison.
• License revocation if there was a prior DUI conviction within the past 5 years. The administrative license suspension by FDHSMV is for 1 year if you've had previous suspensions.
• Mandatory ignition interlock device (IID) installation on your vehicle for at least 1 year.
• Vehicle impoundment or immobilization, which cannot run concurrently with any jail time imposed.

Third DUI Conviction Penalties in Florida

A third DUI conviction in Florida can be a misdemeanor or a third-degree felony if it occurs within 10 years of two prior convictions. Penalties may include:

• Fines of up to $5,000.
• Minimum jail term of 30 days, up to 5 years imprisonment.
• License revocation for a third DUI conviction if you have one prior conviction within the past 10 years.
• Mandatory IID installation on your vehicle for a minimum of 2 years.
• Vehicle impoundment or immobilization, which cannot run concurrently with any jail time.
• If your BAC was 0.15% or more, additional penalties like monthly probation, community service, and a 21 hour substance abuse program (at cost to you).

Fourth DUI Conviction Penalties in Florida

A fourth DUI conviction in Florida carries extreme and mandatory penalties:

• Fines of up to $5,000.
• Prison term of up to 5 years.
• Permanent license revocation.
• Probation for up to 5 years.
• Impoundment or immobilization of all vehicles owned by the driver.
• IID installation on all vehicles owned by the driver.
• Community service.
• A 21-hour substance abuse course.
• A psychosocial evaluation along with treatment in a substance abuse program.