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Florida DUI – First Offense Penalties
Like every other US states, Florida has strict rule about drunk driving. The reason is that DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs has become one of the major causes of street accidents. The law enforcers are trying to control this in every possible way.
In Florida, if you drink and drive and the law enforcers notice you committing driving impairment, they will stop you from driving the vehicle. They may ask you to take a breathalyzer test and ultimately blood alcohol content test. If the test result is higher than 0.08%, you will be charged with DUI.
The penalties for committing this offense are monetary fine, compulsory community services, prison time, and even ignition interlock device for six months. Moreover, if you commit any other offense within seven years of the conviction, your penalty for that offense will increase. You will have to carry the burden of having an arrest record for the rest of your life.
To escape or reduce penalty, you will require the assistance of an experienced Florida DUI lawyer. He/she will cross question the arresting officers to find out whether the decision of stopping you had been lawful or not. In case, there was no valid for such an action, the charge against you will be dropped.
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