Second DUI in Pinellas County, FL
After a DUI arrest in Pinellas County, FL, contact a criminal defense attorney at Sammis Law Firm.
For a second DUI, you are facing stiffer penalties. You won’t qualify for the D.R.O.P Diversion Program. You might face a second criminal charge for a second refusal to submit to testing.
What is more, with a prior DUI, you will not qualify for a waiver review hearing to reinstate your hardship driving privileges immediately. Instead, hire an attorney to demand a formal review hearing and secure your 42-day driving permit.
Attorney for a Second DUI in Pinellas County, FL
The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm represent clients charged with a first or second DUI in Pinellas County, FL. We can help you understand how to best fight the charges in court and challenge the administrative suspension at the Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) Office in Clearwater, FL.
Many of these cases involve aggravated circumstances if the BAC is over .15, a child passenger is present, or a crash with property damage occurred.
Visit our office in Pinellas County at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd Suite 701, Clearwater, FL 33762-3820. We also have additional offices in downtown Tampa and New Port Richey, FL.
Don’t face the judge alone. Contact our experienced criminal defense lawyers focused on serious traffic crimes. We can help you understand the penalties that might apply to a DUI charge in Pinellas County, FL.
Call 727-210-7004.
Penalties for a Second DUI in Pinellas County, FL
The penalties for a second DUI are harsher than those for a first DUI in Pinellas County, FL.
| TYPE OF Secon DUI CHARGE | TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS | PROBATION PERIOD | DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD | JAIL TIME | VEHICLE IMPOUND | OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, BAC below .15 | $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a) | 12 months §316.193(6)(a) | Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2 | Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) | Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b | 30 days §316.193(6) (b) Multiple Offender DUI School, Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher | $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) | 12 months §316.193(6)(a) | Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2 | Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) | Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b | 30 days §316.193(6) (b) Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI outside 5 yrs, BAC below .15 | $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a) | 12 months §316.193(6)(a) | Six months to 1 yr §322.28(1) | Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b | 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) | Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI outside 5 yr, BAC .15 or higher or child passenger | $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) | 12 months §316.193(6)(a) | Six months to 1 yr §322.28(1) | Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2 | 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) | Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
Additional Resources
Level 2 DUI Program at Suncoast Safety Council – Learn more about how to register online for the Level 2 DUI Program at Suncoast Safety Council. To register for the Level 2 Pinellas County DUI Program, you must live, work, or attend school in Pinellas County. To register, you must provide proof of identification, a copy of the DUI citation, the results of a breath, blood, urine test, the affidavit for refusing to submit to testing, and the judgment of guilt. The Level II DUI course requires twenty-one hours (21) of instruction to address issues pertaining to convictions for one or more alcohol or drug-related traffic offense and a one-hour face-to-face substance abuse evaluation completed by a certified DUI Evaluator. The cost is $476.50, which includes a $445.00 program fee.
This article was last updated on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
