Criminal Penalties and Sentencing
Criminal Penalties: Classification of felonies and misdemeanors – and applicable penalties
Misdemeanor – Second Degree:
- Up to 60 days in jail
- Up to 6 months of probation
- Up to a $500 fine
Misdemeanor – First Degree:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Up to 1 year of probation
- Up to a $1,000 fine
Felony – Third Degree:
- Up to 5 years in prison
- Up to 5 years of probation
- Up to a $5,000 fine
Felony – Second Degree:
- Up to 15 years in prison
- Up to 15 years of probation
- Up to a $10,000 fine
Felony – First Degree:
- Up to 30 years in prison
- Up to 30 years of probation
- Up to a $10,000 fine
Felony punishable life:
- Up to life imprisonment
- Up to probation for life
- Up to a $15,000 fine
Capital Felony:
- Punishable by death or life in prison
If you are adjudicated guilty of a possession of a controlled substance the State of Florida automatically suspends your drivers license for one year.
The penalties upon conviction of a first-time DUI offense include:
- Drivers License Suspension for 6 months – 1 year
- Mandatory Court Cost
- A fine of $500 – $1000
- Probation
- DUI School
- Vehicle Impoundment