Jacksonville Penalties for DUI

The Florida attorneys litigating at Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A. will aggressively fight to protect your legal rights if you have been accused of DUI. Our vast and thorough understanding of Florida DUI laws gives us an advantage as we represent you. In addition, we use our wealth of experience and sharp legal skills to enhance the formulation of your defense.

If your DUI involves an accident and/or injury the severity of the punishments can increase. For example, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, if you are convicted of DUI and manslaughter you face a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or a prison term of 15 years. If you are convicted of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident you face a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or a prison term of 30 years. In less serious circumstances, if you cause damage to someone’s property or inflict personal injury while driving intoxicated you will be fined a maximum of $1,000 and spend one year in prison.

The experienced Jacksonville drunk driving attorneys at Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A. are ready to defend your DUI charge with the exceptional legal skills you deserve. Call us today to schedule your free initial consultation at 866-681-9544 or simply fill out our quick contact web form. We look forward to hearing about your DUI charge and designing an effective and solid defense.