Multiple DUI Charges

Miami Multiple DUI Charge Attorneys

You’ve been there before: arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you have been convicted previously, however, a subsequent arrest may result in felony charges and severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, probation and the loss of your driving privileges. The surest way to fight back against multiple DUI offenses is to hire an experienced Miami DUI attorney.

Valiente Law is a premier criminal defense law firm located in Miami, has extensive experience defending clients against multiple DUI charges in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout the state. Whether you have been arrested for a second, third, or fourth offense, we will fully explain all of your rights and the potential consequences of a conviction. Our legal team will work to achieve the best possible outcome — keeping you out of jail and getting you back on track.

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What is DUI?

Under §316.193, Florida DUI requires driving or actual physical control of a vehicle while normal faculties are impaired by alcohol or specified drugs, or with a blood- or breath-alcohol level of .08 or higher. The under-21 .02 rule is a separate administrative license-suspension law; it does not by itself establish criminal DUI. Commercial-driver disqualification also has separate rules.

Penalties for Multiple DUI Offenses in Florida

• Second DUI: An ordinary second conviction carries a $1,000–$2,000 fine and up to nine months in jail. If it occurs within five years after a prior conviction, at least 10 days in jail and a minimum five-year license revocation apply. A .15 or higher alcohol level, a passenger under 18, injury, or other circumstances can increase penalties.
• Third DUI within 10 years: A third offense occurring within 10 years after a prior conviction is a third-degree felony, ordinarily carrying up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. At least 30 days in jail applies. A third conviction within 10 years of a prior conviction also triggers a minimum 10-year license revocation.
• Third DUI outside the 10-year period: It is not automatically a felony based on the prior convictions alone. The ordinary penalty is a $2,000–$5,000 fine and up to 12 months in jail. Injury, death, or other qualifying facts can create separate felony charges.
• Fourth or subsequent DUI: It is a third-degree felony regardless of how old the prior convictions are, ordinarily carrying up to five years in prison and a $2,000–$5,000 fine. Permanent license revocation applies, although statutory hardship eligibility must be evaluated separately. Habitual-offender sentencing is not automatic.

Depending on the conviction and lookback period, additional requirements can include probation, DUI school and treatment, ignition interlock, and vehicle impoundment. A .15 or higher alcohol level or a passenger under 18 changes the applicable fine and jail provisions. Sentencing scoresheets and lawful enhancements can affect the sentence. License consequences are separate from the criminal sentence, and hardship driving is subject to statutory requirements.

For a driver under 21, a .02 or higher alcohol level can result in a six-month administrative suspension for a first violation and one year for a subsequent violation under §322.2616. Criminal DUI still requires the elements of §316.193. Commercial-driver disqualification, including lifetime disqualification for qualifying repeat offenses, is governed separately by §322.61.

Multiple DUI Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested for a second or higher DUI offense, you are well advised to call the experienced attorneys at Valiente Law so that we can quickly mount an aggressive defense. Although a prior DUI record will weigh heavily against you, we have the knowledge and skill to level the playing field and assert any defenses available to you. This includes challenging the basis for your arrest as well as the results of any BAC or field sobriety tests. Above all, we will be totally honest about the potential consequences you face for multiple DUI convictions and work tirelessly to protect your rights.

Call our office today at 305.764.5460 or complete the convenient contact form on our website to schedule a free consultation. 

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