ORLANDO LAWYERS - CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DIVORCE, DUI & PERSONAL INJURY
CRIMINAL PENALTIES:
If you are charged with a crime, you face penalties that include jail,  
probation, fines, community service, court ordered programs, and
having a conviction on your record.   Speak with a Criminal Defense
Lawyer before pleading guilty to a crime.  Even in cases involving
overwhelming evidence of guilt, a well prepared defense can result
in reduced penalties.  Call us today at (407) 648-5255 for a Free
Case Review of your individual situation.

Listed below are the penalties for different levels of misdemeanor and
felony offenses. Certain crimes such as DUI or Drug trafficking have
additional penalties or mandatory minimum sentences imposed by
statute.  In cases involving career criminals, the potential penalties are
increased significantly as well.  In addition to the criminal penalties,
there are many other negative consequences that may affect you, such as:

  • Termination or Denial of employment.
  • Loss or Denial of professional licenses.
  • Suspension or expulsion from school
  • Loss of grants or scholarships
  • Loss of civil rights, including the right to vote

Penalties for Second Degree Misdemeanor:  Up to 60 days in the County Jail or 6 months of
Probation or a combination thereof, Up to a $500 fine, Community Service Hours, Court imposed
Programs and Court Costs.

Penalties for First Degree Misdemeanor:  Up to 1 year in the County Jail or up to 12 months of
Probation or a combination thereof, Up to a $1,000 fine, Community Service Hours, Court imposed
Programs and Court Costs.

Penalties for Third Degree Felony:  Up to 5 years in State Prison or up to 5 years of Probation or a
combination thereof, Up to a $5,000 fine, Community Service Hours, Court imposed Programs and
Court Costs.

Penalties for Second Degree Felony:  Up to 15 years in State Prison or up to 15 years of Probation
or a combination thereof, Up to a $10,000 fine, Community Service Hours, Court imposed
Programs and Court Costs.

Penalties for First Degree Felony:  Up to 30 years in State Prison or up to 30 years of Probation or a
combination thereof, Up to a $15,000 fine, Community Service Hours, Court imposed Programs
and Court Costs.

Life Felony:  Up to Life In Prison
Capital Felony:  Punishable by Death Penalty

Note: the following charts do not include the additional penalties for a DUI involving damage to
persons or property, serious bodily injury, or death of any human being.  Any of these situations
significantly increases the penalties the defendant faces.

First Offense DUI Penalties:
For more information about some of the criminal charges we provide representation on,
please visit the links below:
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Orlando, Florida 32803
Tel: (407) 648-5255
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Jail Time
 Up to 180 Days in Jail (If Breath/Blood Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above, or there
was a person under the age of 18 years in the vehicle up to 270 Days in Jail)
Probation
 Up to 1 year of Probation
Drivers License
Suspension
 Minimum of 6 months and Maximum of 1 year (Individuals may be Eligible for
Business Purpose Only License upon enrollment or completion of DUI classes
and expiration of 30 day wait period if they took breath test or 90 day wait period
if they refused the breath test)
Community
Service Hours
 Minimum of 50 Hours
Court Ordered
Programs
 DUI Counter Attack Program - Level I, Victim Awareness Class, Substance
Abuse Evaluation and any recommended treatment
Vehicle
Impoundment
 Not less than 10 Days
Ignition
Interlock
 Not less than 6 months, when the convicted person qualifies for a permanent or
restricted license If Breath/Blood Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above, or there was
a person under the age of 18 years in the vehicle
Fines
 Minimum of $500 fine and Maximum of $1,000 fine (Note: If Breath/Blood
Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above, or there was a person under the age of 18
years in the vehicle - Minimum of $1,000 fine and Maximum of $2,000 fine)
Court Costs
 Over $300
  • Loss of right to possess firearms
  • Administrative drivers license suspension
  • Deportation or denial of citizenship
  • Loss of reputation in your community
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Second Offense DUI Penalties:
Jail Time
 Up to 270 Days in Jail (Note: If Breath/Blood Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above,
or there was a person under the age of 18 years in the vehicle up to 1  year in
Jail, also If the second DUI is within 5 years of the first conviction - Minimum of
10 days in jail)
Probation
 Up to 1 year of Probation
Drivers License
Suspension
 If within 5 years of the first conviction - Minimum of 5 years  
If outside of 5 years of first conviction - up to 1 year and you will not be eligible
for Business Purpose Only License for the entire duration of the suspension.
Community
Service Hours
 No Minimum Hours
Court Ordered
Programs
 DUI Counter Attack Program - Level II, Victim Awareness Class, Substance
Abuse Evaluation and any recommended treatment
Vehicle
Impoundment
 If within 5 years of first offense - Not less than 30 Days
If outside of 5 years of first conviction - Not less than 10 Days
Ignition
Interlock
 At least 1 year upon all vehicles that are individually or jointly leased or owned
and routinely operated by the convicted person, when the convicted person
qualifies for a permanent or restricted license.  (Note: Not less than 2 years If
Breath/Blood Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above, or there was a person under the
age of 18 years in the vehicle)
Fines
 Minimum of $1,000 fine and Maximum of $2,000 fine (Note: If Breath/Blood
Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above, or there was a person under the age of 18
years in the vehicle - Minimum of $2,000 fine and Maximum of $4,000 fine)
Court Costs
 Over $300
Third Offense DUI Penalties:
Jail Time
 Up to 1 year in Jail   (Note: If within 10 years of a prior conviction,
it is a 3rd Degree Felony punishable by 5 years in State Prison.  
Also, if it is within 10 years of a prior conviction, there is a
minimum of 30 days in jail.)
Probation
 Up to 1 year of Probation  (Note: If within 10 years of a prior
conviction up to 5 years of Probation.)
Drivers License
Suspension
 If within 10 years of a prior conviction - Minimum of 10 years.
If outside of 10 years of first conviction - 1year
Community
Service Hours
 No Minimum Hours
Court Ordered
Programs
 DUI Counter Attack Program - Level II, Victim Awareness Class, Substance
Abuse Evaluation and any recommended treatment
Vehicle
Impoundment
 If within 10 years of a prior conviction - Not less than 90 Days
If outside of 10 years of prior conviction - Not less than 10 Days
Ignition
Interlock
 At least 2 years upon all vehicles that are individually or jointly leased or
owned and routinely operated by the convicted person, when the
convicted person qualifies for a permanent or restricted license
Fines
 Minimum of $2,000 fine and Maximum of $5,000 fine (Note: If
Breath/Blood Alcohol Content is 0.15 or above, or there was a person under the
age of 18 years in the vehicle - Minimum of
$4,000 fine)
Court Costs
 Over $300