Florida Punishments, Penalties, Sanctions for Felony Fourth DUI
Tampa Felony DUI Lawyer
Under Florida law a fourth (4th) DUI can be charged as a third degree felony which is punishable by up to five years in Florida State Prison. Perhaps the most serious consequence of a fourth DUI conviction is that a Fourth DUI in Florida results in a permanent revocation of your driver's license. This means that you can not drive for any reason in Florida, and that you will never be eligible for a hardship driver's license.
If you have been charged with the felony offense of a Fourth or Subsequent DUI it is important to contact an experienced Tampa DUI Attorney as early in your case as possible. Contact an attorney with the Sammis Law Firm to discuss possible defenses to this Felony DUI charge by calling 813-250-0500 today.
Punishments if convicted of a Fourth or Subsequent DUI in Tampa under Florida Law
Pursuant to Florida Statute 316.193(2) any felony conviction for a Fourth or Subsequent DUI can be charged with a felony in the third degree which is punishable by a $5,000 fine and up to five years in Florida State Prison. Alternatively, a fourth or subsequent DUI can be punished as provided in Florida's habitual or violent offender provisions under Florida Statute Section 775.084.
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Contact a criminal defense attorney at the Sammis Law Firm to discuss any DUI in Tampa, FL. At the Sammis Law Firm, our attorneys provide free consultations for anyone charged with a Felony DUI charged as a fourth or subsequent offense under Florida law.