Multiple DUI Charges in West Palm Beach

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The consequences exacted against someone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida will be escalated if the defendant has another DUI conviction already on his or her criminal record or active on his or her driving history. If you have been arrested for a DUI and are now facing multiple DUI charges, you should start considering your options for defense as soon as possible to do everything you can to protect your rights and driving privileges.

Penalties for Multiple DUIs in Florida

It is crucial that you take a DUI arrest seriously, even if it is your first charge, but especially if there are other charges on your record. Florida significantly increases penalties for each subsequent charge and conviction. You should treat the situation with urgency and contact Attorney Rosenfeld at your first opportunity.

The maximum penalties for second, third, and subsequent DUIs in Florida include:

• Second DUI offense:
  • Incarceration for up to 9 months
  • Fines up to $4,000
  • License suspension up to 5 years
  • Ignition interlock device (IID) installation
  • Alcohol and driving safety courses
  • Community service
• Third and consequent DUI offense:
  • Up to 5 years’ incarceration, minimum 30 days
  • Up to $5,000 in fines
  • Up to 10 years of license suspension
  • IID installation, safety courses, and community service

Florida’s DUI Lookback Period

If you have one or more DUI convictions on your record, any subsequent conviction within the next five years will be considered an additional offense. This five-year stretch is known as the lookback or washout period. Penalties may scale predictably with each subsequent conviction. Some penalties may increase for a subsequent DUI conviction even when the previous conviction is outside of the five-year lookback period.