Below you will find the various penalties for DUI convictions in Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida, for both misdemeanor & felony DUI arrests.
Misdemeanor DUI Penalties
First (1st) Offense DUI with Blood Alcohol Level under .15 BAC
| Potential Jail/Prison | Potential Probation | Driver’s License Suspension | Fines | Court Costs | Ignition Interlock Device | Vehicle Impound | Community Service Work |
| Up to 6 months | Up to 12 months | 6-12 months | $500-$1000 | $400-500 | N/A | 10 days | Min. 50 hours |
First (1st) Offense DUI with Blood Alcohol Level over .15 BAC
| Potential Jail/Prison | Potential Probation | Driver’s License Suspension | Fines | Court Costs | Ignition Interlock Device | Vehicle Impound | Community Service Work |
| Up to 9 months | Up to 12 months | 6-12 months | $1000-$2000 | $400-500 | Min. 6 months | 10 days | Min. 50 hours |
Second (2nd) Offense DUI
| Potential Jail/Prison | Potential Probation | Driver’s License Suspension | Fines | Court Costs | Ignition Interlock Device | Vehicle Impound | Community Service Work |
| Up to 9 months | Up to 12 months | 12 months-No Hardship Permit | $1000-$2000 | $400-500 | Min. 12 months | 10-30 days | Min. 50 hours |
Second (2nd) Offense DUI within 5 years of prior DUI
| Potential Jail/Prison | Potential Probation | Driver’s License Suspension | Fines | Court Costs | Ignition Interlock Device | Vehicle Impound | Community Service Work |
| Up to 9 months, 10 days minimum mandatory |
Up to 12 months | Min. 5 years with 12 months-No Hardship Permit | $1000-$2000 | $400-500 | Min. 12 months | 30 days | Min. 50 hours |
Third (3rd) Offense DUI
| Potential Jail/Prison | Potential Probation | Driver’s License Suspension | Fines | Court Costs | Ignition Interlock Device | Vehicle Impound | Community Service Work |
| Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Min. 12 months- No Hardship Permit | $2000-$5000 | $400-500 | 2 years | 30 days | Min. 50 hours |
DUI convictions, more than any other crime, require mandatory sanctions put-in-place as a part of the defendant’s sentence. In addition to the above consequences, the courts also order that every DUI defendant complete either DUI school or Multi-Offender DUI School and the Victim Impact Panel. And in order to complete DUI school, you must also complete a Substance Abuse Evaluation and undergo any required treatment or counseling if it is recommended.
If it seems that DUI penalties are extreme and virtually unending, it is because they are. And the consequences can take a real toll on a person, both emotionally and financially.
That is why most people charged with a DUI of any level, normally seek out a DUI Defense Attorney to help mitigate and minimize the effect of these penalties as much as possible, if not to get the DUI reduced or dismissed altogether. In Okaloosa County or Walton County, call me at (850) 362-6655 for a free consultation.
If you or a family member needs assistance with a DUI, Lupella & Rehr can help. We help individuals and families in the communities of Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre, Niceville, Mary Esther, Crestview, Defuniak Springs and throughout Okaloosa County, Walton County, and Santa Rosa County. We can be reached at (850) 362-6655.
More Information About DUI Arrests, Court & Procedures
- First DUI
- Is It Possible To Get A DUI in Destin, Fort Walton Beach or Okaloosa County Dismissed Or Reduced?
- What Are The Potential Penalties For A Misdemeanor DUI in Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
- Field Sobriety Tests For DUI Stops In Okaloosa County & Walton County
- What Happens After A DUI Arrest in Okaloosa County or Walton County, FL
- Do I Need A Lawyer For A DUI In Florida?
- Second DUI
- Third DUI & Repeat Offenses
- Felony DUI
- License Suspension
- Under 21 DUI
- General DUI Defense