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Consequences Of A DUI In Florida

Consequences of a DUI in Florida

And How Matthews & Jones LLP Can Help


A DUI is a severe charge in Florida. A DUI conviction could come with minor penalties such as a fine or heftier consequence such as a felony charge and prison time if found guilty. Matthews & Jones LLP provides exceptional DUI services to clients all across the Emerald Coast. If faced with a DUI charge, our compassionate lawyers can provide you with an honest assessment of your case and how they can help. Keep reading to learn more about the consequences you could be facing, and contact a DUI attorney at Matthews & Jones LLP today!


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License Suspension

Even if it’s your first offense, a DUI charge in Florida could have you facing a minimum six-month license suspension. A third or fourth DUI conviction might even result in complete license revocation. If you have been charged with a DUI, you don’t want to go it alone. A DUI attorney from the Matthews & Jones LLP team will work to achieve a favorable outcome for you and your case.


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Fines

A DUI charge can come with potentially hefty financial burdens. Regardless of whether it’s first or your fourth DUI, you could be looking at paying thousands of dollars in fines. If you are facing a DUI charge in the state of Florida, contact Matthews & Jones LLP. A DUI attorney from our team will assess your case and come up with a defense case that works in your best favor.


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Community Service

A first DUI conviction comes with a mandatory community service sentence of 50 hours or a fine in place of community service. To help you navigate the most favorable outcome for your DUI charge, contact the DUI attorney team at Matthews & Jones LLP.


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Jail Time

In Florida, a DUI charge can come with a minimum jail time of six months on a first conviction up to five years in prison and a felony conviction for any subsequent charges. To avoid the jail time associated with a DUI conviction, you will need a talented DUI attorney in your corner. Any one of the DUI attorneys on our team at Matthews & Jones LLP is what you need in your corner.


Contact Us Today

Many factors will play into determining the outcome of a DUI charge in Florida. Whether this is your first charge or your fourth, you need a highly skilled and qualified DUI attorney that can navigate the complex DUI, DWI, and BAC laws in Florida. Contact Matthews & Jones LLP for exceptional DUI representation in the Emerald Coast.

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