What are the penalties for a first DUI offense?
A first DUI conviction will result in a driver’s license revocation of 180 days to 1 year. You may face a fine of up to $2,000, 50 hours of community service, probation for up to 1 year, and up to 9 months in jail. Specific penalties may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and will depend upon your specific blood alcohol concentration, as well as other particulars of your case. Do I have to schedule a hearing with the DHSMV? Yes. Following a Florida DUI arrest, you have only 10 days to contact the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and schedule your DMV hearing. This is an administrative hearing which is held in regards to the suspension/revocation of your driver’s license. A defense lawyer can schedule this hearing for you and can represent you in order to help you reach the best outcome possible. What types of cases does your firm handle? At Musca Law, we help all types of drivers in a variety of DUI cases, including underage drinking, multiple DUI off
