Third DUI in Pinellas County, FL
What happens if you are arrested for DUI with two prior DUI convictions? The penalties and punishments for a third DUI depend on several factors.
For a third DUI, the penalties are more severe depending on whether the prior conviction occurred within five or ten years.
You will not qualify for a hardship license with two prior DUI convictions. We can help you demand a formal review hearing and secure a 42-day permit so you can continue driving for hardship purposes to work, school, and church.
Attorney for a Third DUI in Pinellas County, FL
The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm represent clients charged with a third DUI in Pinellas County, FL. We can help you understand how to 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 punishments for a third DUI in Pinellas County, FL.
Call 727-210-7004.
Penalties for a Third DUI in Pinellas County, FL
The penalties for a third DUI are harsher than those for a first or second DUI in Pinellas County, FL.
| TYPE OF Third DUI CHARGE | TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS | PROBATION PERIOD | DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD | JAIL TIME | VEHICLE IMPOUND | OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, BAC below .15 FELONY | $2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a) | Up to 60 months §775.082 | Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3 | Mandatory 30 days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) | Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d) | 90 days §316.193(6) (c) Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher FELONY | $4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) | Up to 60 months §775.082 | Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3 | Mandatory 30 days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) | Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d) | 90 days §316.193(6) (c) Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs, BAC below .15 | $2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a) | 12 months §316.193(6)(a) | 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) | Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2 | 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) | Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs w/BAC .15 or higher | $4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) | 12 months §316.193(6)(a) | 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) | Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2 | 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) | Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
This article was last updated on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
