What is a difference between a Regular DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and a “Mini DUI”?
Most of our clients know that driving under the influence is a crime. Florida Statute 316.193 states that anyone whose blood alcohol level is greater than .08 can be subject to imprisonment for up to six months, probation for an additional six months, 50 hours of community service, and a $500.00 fine. In addition, a drunk driver’s vehicle must be impounded for 10 days and the defendant is subject to a 180-day suspension of driving privileges. The law allows for a hardship permit to be issued once driving school has been completed for a first time offender. On the other hand, a “Mini DUI” is an administrative suspension of persons under the age of 21 for driving with an alcohol level of .02 or above. (As little as one drink of an alcoholic beverage can cause a person’s blood alcohol level to be at .02 by volume.) The rules regarding a “Mini DUI” are contained in F.S.§ 322.2616. This law requires a young offender to have a suspension of his driving privileges for six months. Also, if a y
