Hallandale DUI Lawyers

1. Lusskin, Bret: When you drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you dramatically increase your chances of causing an accident that could result in the death or serious injury of another driver, passenger, or pedestrian. Because people who drive under the influence not only put their own lives in jeopardy, but also endanger the lives of others, the consequences for committing a DUI are taken seriously by judges and prosecutors. Depending on the number of prior DUI convictions on your record, you will face the following DUI penalties upon conviction: 1st DUI Offense: * Jail: 0-9 months * Fines: $250-$1,000 * DriverŐs License Suspension: 6 months to 1 year * Probation: 1 year * Community Service: 50 hours * Increased insurance costs * Mandatory attendance at DUI school 2nd DUI Offense (within 5 years): * Jail: 10 days-1 year * Fines: $500-$2,000 * DriverŐs License Suspension: up to 5 years * Probation: 1 year * Community Service: 50 hours * Increased insurance costs * Mandatory attendance at DUI school 3rd DUI Offense (within 10 years): * Jail: 30 days-5 years * Fines: $1,000-$5,000 * DriverŐs License Suspension: up to 10 years * Probation: 1-5 years * Community Service: 50 hours * Increased insurance costs * Felony charges * Mandatory attendance at DUI school 4th DUI Offense (within 10 years): * Jail: up to 5 years * Fines: $1,00-$5,000 * Permanent driverŐs license revocation * Probation: 1-5 years * Community Service: 50 hours * Increased insurance costs * Mandatory attendance at DUI school DUI Penalty Enhancement All of these penalties may be enhanced if the following is true: * A minor was present in your vehicle * You caused an accident that resulted in serious injury or death * Your BAC was .20% or higher * You have multiple DUI and criminal offenses on your record * You were under the influence of others drugs * Other aggravating circumstances Contact Miami DUI Defense Lawyer The best way to avoid a DUI conviction and adverse DUI penalties is to hire a dedicated, reliable, and aggressive DUI defense attorney to defend you against the charges brought against you.