By definition a person in Florida is
guilty of a DUI if her or she is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any prohibited chemical substance to the extent that a person’s normal faculties are impaired.
DUI in Florida
Usually a
DUI is a violation punishable by a fine of $500 to $1000 and a maximum of 6 months in prison for a first
conviction. A second
conviction could cost one year of placement of a mandatory ignition interlock device. A third
conviction can cost two years of an ignition interlock device. What happens if a person is punished for more than 10 DUI
convictions?
According to an article in the Palm Beach Post below, an Alabama man has been sentenced to over five years in prison after his 10th
DUI conviction. He has 13
DUI arrests on his previous record:
PENSACOLA, FLA. — An Alabama man has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison after his 10th DUI conviction.
Fifty-four-year-old Michael M. Naramore of Mountain Brook, Ala., was sentenced Wednesday in Pensacola federal court. He pleaded guilty May 16 to driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
The Pensacola News-Journal reports that Naramore's driving history includes 13 DUI arrests and nine prior DUI convictions in Alabama.
The Florida case stems from a Nov. 24 arrest at the west gate of Eglin Air Force Base.
A U.S. Attorney's statement says Naramore reeked of alcohol and had trouble rolling down his window and opening the car door. The report also says he was unable to complete field sobriety testing.
DUI Defense
If you have been
arrested for a DUI, you need a
criminal defense lawyer’s help. A
DUI can cost you your right to drive, the ability to get a job, and your freedom in general. An experienced
criminal defense lawyer will aggressively negotiate on your behalf. He or she may even settle your case with a fine and an agreement to participate in an alcohol education class.