JUPITER SECOND OFFENSE DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS

The defense attorneys at Arnesen Law represent clients charged with first offense DUI, second offense DUI, and leaving the scene of an accident in Jupiter, Royal Palm Beach, and Greenacres, Florida. In fact, the firm’s founder, Jay Arnesen, devotes the entirety of his practice to criminal and DUI defense in South Florida.

Arnesen accumulated extensive knowledge of the specific components of DUI cases during his service as a former police officer. With advanced training in DUI detection, standardized field sobriety tests, and breath testing, he has developed a highly sophisticated lens through which to analyze these cases in order to formulate the best possible defense for his clients. Arnesen Law’s Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale office locations provide the firm’s lawyers with accessibility to courts across South Florida, allowing them to represent clients charged in a wide variety of jurisdictions. Contact these skilled legal representatives anytime at 561-419-9630 to receive a free initial consultation.

“As a former police officer, I used to help prosecute these charges for the State. Now, let me use my training and experience to combat these charges for you in court.” Jay Arnesen, Esq., DUI Defense Attorney

Second Offense DUI – Florida Statutes Section 316.193

Second offenses for driving under the influence (DUI) are governed under Chapter 316, Section 193 of the Florida Statutes. There are a wide variety of penalties associated with these offenses, depending on the individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of the alleged offense, whether or not a minor was present in the vehicle at the time, and if the person’s previous offense occurred within 5 years of their second offense.

With regard to the penalties associated with a person’s blood alcohol content, they are distinguished into two separate tiers, one of which involves a BAC between 0.08 and 0.14, and the other that involves a BAC of 0.15 or higher.

Among the potential consequences for those convicted of DUI are fines, a term of imprisonment, mandatory probation, a period of driver’s license suspension, community service, and completion of required substance abuse classes and/or treatment.

Section 316.193 states the following with regard to second offenses for DUI:

(1) A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and:

(a) The person is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired;

(b) The person has a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or

(c) The person has a breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

Second Offense DUI – Potential Penalties

• Second Offense Involving BAC Between 0.08 and 0.14:
  • Fine: $1,000 – $2,000
  • Probation: 6 – 12 months
  • Jail: up to 9 months
    • May be served in a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, at judge’s discretion
  • DUI classes (level 2) and/or substance abuse treatment
  • Community Service
  • License Suspension: 6 months – 5 years
  • Vehicle Immobilization
  • Drug/Alcohol Testing
  • Conviction for Mandatory Misdemeanor
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 1- 2 years
• Second Offense Involving BAC of 0.15 or Higher – Same as Second Offense Except:
  • Fine: $2,000 – $4,000
  • Jail: up to 1 year
    • May be served in a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, at judge’s discretion
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Mandatory 2 years
• Second Offense if a Minor is in the Vehicle – Same as Second Offense Except:
  • Fine: $2,000 – $4,000
  • Jail: up to 1 year
    • May be served in a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, at judge’s discretion
• Second Offense Within 5 Years of Previous Offense – Same as Second Offense Except: 
  • Fine: $2,000 – $4,000
  • Jail: Mandatory minimum of 10 days, 2 days of which must be consecutive
    • May be served in a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, at judge’s discretion
  • License Suspension: Minimum of 5 years (may be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 1 year)
  • Vehicle Immobilization: Mandatory 30 days (unless defendant’s family has no other form of transportation)
    • Must not occur concurrently with period of incarceration.
    • The court may dismiss the order of impoundment of any vehicles that are owned by the defendant if they are operated solely by the employees of the defendant or any business owned by the defendant.

Contact Our Palm Beach County Second Offense (DUI) Defense Lawyers for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has been charged with a second offense DUI in South Florida, the attorneys at Arnesen Law can provide the legal resources you need to fight these charges. Contact their offices anytime at 561-419-9630 for a free consultation about your case.