Mandatory Drivers License Consequences with DUI Convictions

WARNING – THIS INFORMATION AIMS TO INFORM READERS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL RAMIFICATIONS OF A CONVICTION. If you have been arrested and your case remains open, you have not been convicted. Contact the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton immediately. 1-866-608-5LAW(5529).

• First DUI Offense: Your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of 180 days or 6 months. However, the judge has the discretion to extend the suspension up to 1 year.
• Second DUI Offense within 5 Years: If convicted, the judge must revoke your driver’s license for 5 years. A hardship reinstatement may be possible after 1 year.
• Second DUI Offense Outside of 5 Years: If convicted, your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of 180 days or 6 months, with the judge having the authority to extend the suspension up to 1 year.
• Third DUI Offense within 10 Years: A conviction will result in a mandatory 10-year revocation of your driver’s license. Hardship reinstatement may be possible after 2 years.
• Third DUI Offense Outside of 10 Years: The judge may apply the rules for a first DUI offense unless one of your prior DUIs occurred within the last 5 years. In that case, the rules for a second DUI conviction within 5 years would apply.
• Fourth DUI Offense: The judge is required by Florida law to impose a permanent revocation of your driver’s license, with no option for hardship reinstatement.
• DUI Manslaughter: A conviction will result in a mandatory permanent revocation of your driver’s license. If you have no prior DUI-related convictions, a hardship reinstatement may be possible after 5 years.

Our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton will be available to help you understand your legal rights. Call us at 866-608-5529 or contact us online for a free consultation.