Florida Criminal Penalties

Type of Penalty

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

4th Offense

Fine

$250-$500

$500-$1,000;BAC .20 or higher up to $5,000

$1,000 -$2,500;
BAC .20 or higher up to $5,000

$1,000; mandatory.
BAC .20 or higher up to $5,000

Jail

Up to 6 months; BAC of .20 or higher, up to 9 months

10 days mandatory (with 48 consecutive hours)-9 monthsif BAC .20 or higher, up to 12 months

30 days mandatory (with 48 consecutive hours)

30 days minimum;
BAC .20 or higher, up to 1 year

Driver’s License Suspension

None; Can receive 10-day vehicle impoundment

1 year revocation; 30-day vehicle impoundment

2 year revocation;
90-day vehicle impoundment

Permanent revocation;
90-day vehicle impoundment

Community Service, etc.

Up to 50 hours or fine of $10 an hour), substance assessment and treatment, etc.
If BAC .20 or higher, above mandatory

Up to 50 hours or fine of $10 an hour), substance assessment and treatment, etc.
If BAC .20 or higher, above mandatory

Up to 50 hours or fine of $10 an hour), substance assessment and treatment, etc.
If BAC .20 or higher, above mandatory

Up to 50 hours or fine of $10 an hour), substance assessment and treatment, etc.
If BAC .20 or higher, above mandatory


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