DUI Penalties
Facing a DUI charge in Hillsborough County can be overwhelming, especially when you start seeing charts, penalties, fines, and mandatory minimums laid out in black and white. Florida DUI laws are strict, and the potential consequences can affect nearly every part of your life, including your freedom, your driver’s license, and your future opportunities.
While the penalty charts can provide a general snapshot of what the law allows, they rarely tell the full story. Every DUI case is different, and the outcome often depends on factors that charts simply cannot capture, such as how the stop occurred, how evidence was gathered, and whether the State can actually prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Chart is a Start… But It Is No Substitute for an Experienced Lawyer’s Advice
Facing a DUI charge in Hillsborough County can be overwhelming, especially when you start seeing charts, penalties, fines, and mandatory minimums laid out in black and white. Florida DUI laws are strict, and the potential consequences can affect nearly every part of your life, including your freedom, your driver’s license, and your future opportunities.
While the penalty charts can provide a general snapshot of what the law allows, they rarely tell the full story. Every DUI case is different, and the outcome often depends on factors that charts simply cannot capture, such as how the stop occurred, how evidence was gathered, and whether the State can actually prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Hillsborough County Mandatory Minimum Florida DUI Penalties (not including manslaughter or serious bodily injury)
| TYPE OF DUI CHARGE | TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS | PROBATION PERIOD | DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD | JAIL TIME | VEHICLE IMPOUND | OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI BAC below .15 | $983.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(2)(a)1 |
Up to 6 months §316.193(2)(a)2.a |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 50 hrs Community Service |
| 1st DUI w/BAC .15 or higher or person less 18 yoa in car | $1,518.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(2)(a)1 |
Up to 9 months §316.193(4)(b)1 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 50 hrs Community Service, 6 months Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, BAC below .15 | $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2 |
Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b |
30 days §316.193(6) (b) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher | $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
$2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2 |
Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2 |
30 days §316.193(6) (b) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI outside 5 yrs, BAC below .15 | $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock |
| 2nd DUI outside 5 yr, BAC .15 or higher or person less 18 yoa in car | $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, BAC below .15 FELONY |
$2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
Up to 60 months §775.082 |
Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3 |
Mandatory 30 days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d) |
90 days §316.193(6) (c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher FELONY |
$4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
Up to 60 months §775.082 |
Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3 |
Mandatory 30 days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d) |
90 days §316.193(6) (c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs, BAC below .15 | $2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs w/BAC .15 or higher | $4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a) |
12 months §316.193(6)(a) |
6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1) |
Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2 |
10 days §316.193(6) (a-c) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
| 4th DUI w/in lifetime FELONY |
$3,015.00 (BAC >.15) or $4,558.00 if BAC .15+) §316.193(2)(b) |
Up to 60 months §316.193(6)(a) §775.082 |
Permanent §322.28(2)(e) |
Zero or mandatory 10 or 30 days, or up to 5 yrs State Prison depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(3) §775.082(3)(d) |
Zero or mandatory 10 or 30 days, or up to 5 yrs State Prison depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(3) §775.082(3)(d) |
Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock |
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 1st DUI BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $983.00 §316.193(2)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(2)(a)1
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 6 months §316.193(2)(a)2.a
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 50 hrs Community Service
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 1st DUI w/BAC .15 or higher or person less 18yoa in car
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $1,518.00 §316.193(4)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(2)(a)1
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 9 months §316.193(4)(b)1
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – DUI School/Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 50 hrs Community Service, 6 months Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 30 days §316.193(6) (b)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – Mandatory 5 yrs §322.28(2)(a)2
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 10 days §316.193(6)(b) Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 30 days §316.193(6) (b)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI outside 5 yrs, BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $1,518.00 §316.193(2)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1)
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 9 months §316.193(2)(a)2.b
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 1 yr Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 2nd DUI outside 5 yr, BAC .15 or higher or person less 18yoa in car
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00 §316.193(4)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1)
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 12 months §316.193(4)(b)2
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, BAC below .15 FELONY
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – Up to 60 months §775.082
- JAIL TIME – Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 30days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d)
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 90 days §316.193(6) (c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI w/in 10 yrs, w/BAC .15 or higher FELONY
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – Up to 60 months §775.082
- JAIL TIME – Mandatory 10 yrs §322.28(2)(a)3
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Mandatory 30days in PCJ §316.193(6)(c) Up to 5 yrs State Prison §316.193(2)(b) §775.082(3)(d)
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 90 days §316.193(6) (c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs, BAC below .15
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $2,558.00 §316.193(2)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1)
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 3rd DUI outside 10 yrs w/BAC .15 or higher
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $4,558.00 §316.193(4)(a)
- PROBATION PERIOD – 12 months §316.193(6)(a)
- JAIL TIME – 6 months to 1 yr §322.28(1)
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Up to 12 months §316.193(2)(b)2
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10 days §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
TYPE OF DUI CHARGE : 4th DUI w/in lifetime FELONY
- TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINES & COSTS – $3,015.00 (BAC >.15) or $4,558.00 if BAC .15+) §316.193(2)(b)
- PROBATION PERIOD – Up to 60 months §316.193(6)(a) §775.082
- JAIL TIME – Permanent §322.28(2)(e)
- DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION PERIOD – Zero or mandatory 10 or 30 days, or up to 5 yrs State Prison depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(3) §775.082(3)(d)
- VEHICLE IMPOUND – 10, 30, or 90 days depending on age of prior DUI convictions §316.193(6) (a-c)
- OTHER MANDATORY PENALTIES – Multiple Offender DUI School/ Alcohol Evaluation & Treatment, 2 yrs Ignition Interlock
If you are worried about the penalties associated with a recent DUI arrest in Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Town ’n’ Country, South Tampa, and surrounding communities, it is important to remember that an arrest does not automatically mean a conviction, much less that you’ll face the harshest penalties allowed under Florida law.
The Law Office of Timothy Sullivan offers free consultations to help you understand what you are facing and what options may be available. Call 727-855-3847 today to speak directly with a top-rated DUI defense attorney and take the first step toward protecting your rights, your license, and your future.