If you have been arrested for DUI and you have three prior DUI convictions but your last DUI conviction was more than ten years ago you are facing a charge of Fourth DUI outside of ten years. A Fourth DUI outside of ten years is a third degree felony in Florida. Fourth DUI outside of ten years is punishable by minimum and maximum penalties that are statutorily mandated. The statutorily mandated minimum penalties are commonly referred to as the DUI Mins. The minimum and maximum penalties you can receive for a Fourth DUI outside of ten years are as follows:
Jail: Minimum of 0 days and maximum of 5 years
Probation: Maximum of 12 months
Fine: Minimum of $2000 and maximum of $5000
Drivers License Suspension: Mandatory permanent drivers license suspension
Community Service: None
DUI School: Level 2
Vehicle Immobilization (vehicle impound): 10 days
Ignition Interlock: At least two years
If you have been arrested for Fourth DUI outside of ten years in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda contact a lawyer from Viacava & Cantor for a free consultation at 239-672-8934 (Fort Myers) to discuss the specific facts of your case.