Mandatory Drivers License Consequences with DUI Convictions

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If you are CONVICTED of your First offense of DUI in Florida, the Judge in your matter must suspend your drivers license for 180 days minimum or 6 months, however has the authority to go as high as 1 year.

If you are CONVICTED of a Second offense of DUI within the last 5 Years, the Judge in your case must revoke your Drivers License for 5 years. Hardship reinstatement may be possible after 1 year.

If you are CONVICTED of a Second offense of DUI outside of 5 Years, the Judge in your matter must suspend your Drivers License for a minimum 180 days or 6 months, however has the authority to go as high as 1 year.

If you are CONVICTED of a Third offense of DUI within 10 Years, the Judge in your matter must revoke your Drivers License for a minimum of 10 years. Hardship reinstatement may be possible after 2 years.

If you are CONVICTED of a Third offense of DUI outside of 10 Years, the Judge can follow the rules for a first DUI, unless one of the prior DUIs occurred within the last 5 years, then the court would be bound by the rules for a Second DUI conviction within 5 years.

If you are CONVICTED of a Fourth or more offense for DUI, the Judge in your case is bound by the law in Florida to impose a mandatory permanent revocation. In addition, there is no hardship reinstatement.

If you are CONVICTED of DUI Manslaughter, the Judge in your case is obligated to sentence you to a mandatory permanent revocation. However, if you have no prior DUI related convictions, hardship reinstatement may be possible after 5 years.