If you are convicted of a third Florida DUI, you may face costs that include court costs, fines, administrative fees, and various legal fees.
If you are found guilty of your third Florida DUI within 10 years of your previous DUI, you would face a maximum fine of $5,000. However, if your blood alcohol content (BAC) was measured at .20 or above, you would be fined a minimum of $2,000.
If you are found guilty of your third Florida DUI at least 10 years after your previous DUI, you would face a minimum fine of $1,000, with a maximum of $2,500. Again, if your blood alcohol content (BAC) was measured at .20 or above, you would be fined a minimum of $2,000.
Other costs of a third Florida DUI will be related to the revocation of your driver’s license. When your license is revoked after a third Florida DUI, you may be entitled to a hardship license, or you may have to serve your entire revocation period. To obtain a hardship license, or reinstate your driver’s license after the revocation period, you will have to pay:
- an administrative fee;
- a revocation reinstatement fee; and
- any necessary license fee.
In addition, you will have to pay for your DUI school, as well as any court ordered treatment.
If you have been charged with your third Florida DUI, you may face fines, a driver’s license suspension, and some serious time in jail. However, with the help of a Miami DUI defense attorney, you may be able to fight your DUI charges. You can learn more about being charged with a third Florida DUI, by visiting our article library.
Contacting a Miami DUI Defense Attorney
If you are facing DUI charges in South Florida, your legal team is your best defense. Contact the Miami DUI defense attorney team at Falk & Ross to discuss your case – (877) 663-5110.