Jacksonville criminal attorney Robert Shafer & Associates
Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A.
24 N. Market Street, Suite 305
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Toll Free: 1-866-681-9544
Phone: 904-350-9333
Fax: 904-633-7820

Jacksonville DUI First, Second and Third Offenses

Florida DUI and the Law

The Jacksonville DUI attorneys at Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A. have the experience, professionalism, and aggressive legal style to competently represent you if you face a DUI charge in Florida. We understand the seriousness of a DUI charge and are fluent in the Florida laws that govern DUI.

DUI Punishments in Florida

Each state maintains their own laws regarding DUI and subsequently their own punishments. Essentially, if you violate DUI laws you are guilty of:

• Driving a vehicle, be it a car, truck, motorcycle or a vehicle used for commercial purposes, while you are impaired from the use of alcohol, drugs, prescription medication or medications purchased over the counter.

• Driving with blood-alcohol concentration levels exceeding the allowable limit which is .08.

The punishments for DUI in Florida are as follows:

First offense – driver’s license suspended or revoked for six months, participate in a required alcohol education class, attend mandatory alcohol treatment and assessment, chance of car being confiscated and implementation of an ignition interlock device.

Second offense – driver’s license suspended or revoked for one year, participate in a required alcohol education class, attend mandatory alcohol treatment and assessment, chance of car being confiscated and implementation of an ignition interlock device.

Third offense – driver’s license suspended or revoked for two years, participate in a required alcohol education class, attend mandatory alcohol treatment and assessment, chance of car being confiscated and implementation of an ignition interlock device.

Jacksonville DUI Help

The DUI attorneys at Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A. in Jacksonville are capable of representing your legal rights and building a solid defense for your DUI charge. Call us to schedule your initial appointment at 866-681-9544 or fill out our quick contact web form. We look forward to partnering with you and handling your DUI charge quickly.

 

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