Miami DUI Attorney
DUI Penalties

When you drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you dramatically increase your chances of causing an accident that could result in the death or serious injury of another driver, passenger, or pedestrian.  Because people who drive under the influence not only put their own lives in jeopardy, but also endanger the lives of others, the consequences for committing a DUI are taken seriously by judges and prosecutors.  Depending on the number of prior DUI convictions on your record, you will face the following DUI penalties upon conviction:

1^st DUI Offense:

• Jail: 0-9 months

• Fines: $250-$1,000

• Driver’s License Suspension: 6 months to 1 year

• Probation: 1 year

• Community Service: 50 hours

• Increased insurance costs

• Mandatory attendance at DUI school

2^nd DUI Offense (within 5 years):

• Jail: 10 days-1 year

• Fines: $500-$2,000

• Driver’s License Suspension: up to 5 years

• Probation: 1 year

• Community Service: 50 hours

• Increased insurance costs

• Mandatory attendance at DUI school

3^rd DUI Offense (within 10 years):

• Jail: 30 days-5 years

• Fines: $1,000-$5,000

• Driver’s License Suspension: up to 10 years

• Probation: 1-5 years

• Community Service: 50 hours

• Increased insurance costs

• Felony charges

• Mandatory attendance at DUI school

4^th DUI Offense (within 10 years):

• Jail: up to 5 years

• Fines: $1,00-$5,000

• Permanent driver’s license revocation

• Probation: 1-5 years

• Community Service: 50 hours

• Increased insurance costs

• Mandatory attendance at DUI school

DUI Penalty Enhancement

All of these penalties may be enhanced if the following is true:

• A minor was present in your vehicle

• You caused an accident that resulted in serious injury or death

• Your BAC was .20% or higher

• You have multiple DUI and criminal offenses on your record

• You were under the influence of others drugs

• Other aggravating circumstances

Contact Miami DUI Defense Lawyer

The best way to avoid a DUI conviction and adverse DUI penalties is to hire a dedicated, reliable, and aggressive DUI defense attorney to defend you against the charges brought against you. Attorney Bret Lusskin is passionate about defending your best interests and helping you overcome your DUI charges. He will prepare a solid and convincing defense. Mr. Lusskin will zealously challenge the evidence against you, and will vigorously oppose the prosecution’s argument.  Attorney Bret Lusskin is 100% committed to going above and beyond for you, and ensuring you are not subjected to DUI penalties that will have a significant negative impact on your life.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, please do not hesitate to contact Miami DUI Lawyer Bret Lusskin at (954) 454-5841 or (888) 662-4828.  Mr. Lusskin is dedicated to helping people in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, Florida win their DUI cases and avoid unpleasant DUI penalties.