Florida DUI: How Long Will Your License Be Revoked?
UPDATED: Aug 28, 2024
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If you’ve been arrested for driving while under the influence (DUI) in Florida, you should know that your license will be revoked – even if it’s your first conviction. However, the revocation time depends on your individual situation.
Revocation periods for Florida DUI
William D. Umansky, a Florida attorney with over 15 years of experience whose practice focuses in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense, provided us with Florida’s DUI revocation periods:
- 1st conviction: The revocation period is a minimum of six months for a first conviction with a maximum of one year.
- 2nd conviction: A second conviction within five years results in a minimum five year revocation – although you may be able to get a hardship license after one year. If it’s a second conviction outside of five years, then it’s a minimum 180-day revocation with a maximum of one year.
- 3rd conviction: If it’s a third conviction within ten years, it’s a minimum ten-year revocation of your license. You will not be able to get a hardship license for at least two years in that situation. If you are a third offender outside of ten years, then it’s a six month revocation with a maximum of one year. However if you are a third offender and you have one conviction more than ten years prior and then one within five years, you lose your license for five years.
- 4th conviction: If you have a fourth conviction, regardless of when the prior convictions occurred, it’s a mandatory permanent revocation and there’s no hardship reinstatement.
- DUI manslaughter: DUI manslaughter equates to a mandatory, permanent revocation of your license. However, if you have no prior DUI related convictions, you may be able to get a hardship license after five years. If you are charged with manslaughter, DUI, serious bodily injury or vehicle homicide, it’s a minimum three-year license revocation.
If you have a DUI issue, contact an experienced Florida DUI lawyer to discuss your situation and evaluate your options. Consultations are free, without obligation and are strictly confidential.
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