Punishments for DUI

Drunk Driving Laws in Daytona Beach

Drunk driving lawyers from Cromartie & Cromartie, P.A. law firm in Daytona Beach discuss what punishments an offender might face after a DUI stop for their first, second, or third offense.

DUI First Offense

If you have been charged for your first offense for DUI, a conviction would translate to 180 days to a one-year revocation of your license effective on the date of your conviction.  However, if there was a serious injury that was a result of DUI, this period of revocation is extended to three years.  Additionally, if DUI School and treatment is referred, you will then need to enroll and complete treatment.  In some cases, a hardship license can be applied for at the Daytona Beach Driver License Office.  You can look at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) (www.flhsmv.gov) website for making appointments or more details.  If your DUI conviction occurred after October 1, 2007, the law requires you to provide proof of bodily injury liability insurance for specific amounts.  It is best to go over the details of what is needed with an experienced Daytona Beach DUI attorney. 

DUI Second Offense

There are two types of second offenses, within five years of conviction and after five years.  If this is after the five years of your prior conviction, it is similar to the 180-day to one-year revocation as in the first offense however you cannot reinstate early for a  hardship license.  You will have to serve the full revocation period, before commencing the process for reinstatement.  
If the second offense occurred within five years of the prior conviction, the minimum revocation period is five years.  After serving at least one year, you will be able to apply for a hardship license through the Daytona Beach Driver License Office, as specified on the DHSMV website.  Similar to a first offense, DUI school and treatment will need to be completed if you are referred to it.  Another requirement for applying for a hardship license for a 2nd offense, is a favorable recommendation from the “Special Supervision Services Program.”

Daytona Beach DUI Third Offense

If you have been convicted for a third offense, the law gets a little more tricky in terms of revocation.  If the third offense happened within ten years of the second conviction, it translates to a ten-year revocation of your driver’s license.  An attorney can go through all the intricacies for the defense of a third offense.

Circumstances involving Drunk Driving Laws in Florida

There are numerous variations that can add to the complexity of your possible DUI conviction.  If it involves a commercial vehicle, or if there was injury involved, it is best to reach out to an experienced Daytona Beach drunk driving lawyer.  Depending on your alcohol level, and prior record, an attorney can navigate through the Florida law code to determine your best defense and protect your rights. 

Daytona Beach DUI Law Firm

Cromartie & Cromartie, P.A. law firm offers free initial consultations for criminal cases in the Daytona Beach area.  We are flexible to meet with you on your DUI whether you have a first offense or your situation is more complex.  Call us today at 386-615-9521, or contact us via web form.