What happens when you get charged with a DUI and open container?  What and how bad is the penalty if convicted? Also they gave me my dr. lic back are they

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It seems that your question was cut off a bit but let me try to give you a brief outline as to what to expect based on what you did write.

DUI penalties in FL are as follows:

A fine from $500 to $1,000

Imprisonment for up to 6 months

Monthly reporting probation for a period not to exceed 1 year for a minimum of 50 hours of community service

Completion of an approved substance abuse course

Recovation of the driver license for at least 180 days and up to 1 year

NOTE: If the offender has an alcohol level of.20 or greater, penalties increase.

         : If this is not your first offense, you are subject to the habitual offender law which may result in additional prison time.

As for an open container, there is an additional fine.

This is a serious matter and you should get an attroney ASAP.  If you need help in finding one in your area contact www.AttorneyPages.com

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