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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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
Asked on April 30, 2009 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
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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