DUI Property Damage In Tampa, Florida

Property Damage From A DUI

Jail Time

A person convicted of a first time DUI in Tampa, Florida with property damage faces a maximum of one year in jail.

Probation

A person convicted of a first time DUI with property damage in Florida faces up to 12 months of probation.

Fines

A person convicted of a first time DUI with drunk driving property damage in Florida faces a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $1000. However, if the driver's blood alcohol level in Tampa was .15 or higher, or at the time of the offense a person under the age of 18 was present in the vehicle, the minimum fine is $1000 and the maximum fine is $2000.

Driver's License Revocation

For a person convicted of a DUI with drunk driving property damage, the Judge must revoke the person's driver's license for 6 to 12 months.

The possibility of a Business Purposes Only License for the Revoked Driver's License

After completing DUI School the driver may apply for a Business Purposes Only License.

Ignition Interlock

Required only if the driver's blood alcohol level was .15 or higher.

Vehicle Impound

A 10-day vehicle impound is required.

DUI School

The driver must complete Level I DUI School and any recommended treatment.

Community Service

The judge must order a person convicted of a first time DUI to complete 50 hours of community service. However, some judges will allow defendants to buy out some or all of the hours.

Court Costs and Costs of Prosecution:

The amounts of these fees vary.

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