will i serve jail time for 1st dui coviction in florida?
481907
Not usually. I live in Florida and I have gotten a D.U.I. and I did not get jail time, but I got a lot of community service, lots of classes, 1 year of probation, and lots of money. IT WAS HELL, and i will never drink and drive AGAIN. I learned my lesson. Hopefully after it's all finished you'll never do it again either. Good luck.
336231
likely some jail time, considering the amount in question.  since it's the 1st offense, i wouldn't say it's a significant am't of time.  restitution is a given, and probation thereafter...at least 18 mos.
1163227
it depend on your county or state, but you need to fill out paperwork. go to the court house of the county you got the record from and follow their procedures.  I did it for my ex-husband in Broward county Florida, and it works, don't be afraid to ask questions.  Also don't do anything stupid to get another conviction.  If you stay out of trouble this will help expunge the first one.
774445
Yes, but it will have to depend on the crime and the time frame, for example a dui would be a 2nd degree MM, and second DUI in 5 years will bump it up to a 1st degree MM, and  a third will make it a 3rd degree felony.        Check your local statutes book, boring reading, but you will find your answer.
400613
Probably the 60 days, and any remaining jail time from the DUI, plus whatever you get from these last charges. In other words, total of all jail time sentenced to, less jail time served.
932755
You're  not going to jail on a 1st offence misdemenor assault, not to worry.  Make sure your witnesses are their in court for you.  Don't settle for a plea agreement other than J-walking.  Your Attorney should be able to show that the other guys witnesses are bogus.
631622
You have to have a hearing with the Bureau of Administrative Reviews in your area.  It is informal, and usually no appointment is necessary.  If your hardship license is approved, you will then have to go to a driver license office, pay all of your reinstatement fees and then you'll be issued either a "Business Purposes Only" or "Employment Purposes Only" license.  That restriction will remain in effect for the duration of your original suspension or revocation.\n\nIncidentally, not all suspensions and revocations qualify for a hardship license in Florida.  The ones that do are: Points Suspensions, DUI's, Refusing a Breath Test, Driving With an Unlawful BAL (Blowing over .08 on a field sobriety test) and Habitual Traffic Offender revocations.\n\nCheck this website for the nearest BAR office in your area: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/offices/index.html  Look under "Under Suspension--Need License for Work"
924896
Yes, unless you plan on never setting foot in that state again. Because if you do return to that state and your pulled over, when the Police officers runs your license, you will be going to jail on a warrant for non payment of this citation and or a failure to appear.
792820
If you have never been ticketed before, you could very possibly get away with attending a defensive driving school and not pay the fine. DONT count on this, this is the best possible senario. \n\nMake sure you go to court on your date, and plead guilty and the judge will probably ask you if you can pay it that day. Tell him that you can pay some of it, but not all of it and he will probably give you a date to have it paid in full. \n\nAnother option would to be to call the county clerk's office (the number is on the back of the ticket) and ask their advice before your court date. They could have another option for you. \n\nI have personal experience because I have received a couple of tickets myself. I think the most it will cost you is $150 but I am guessing on the high end. The most I have paid for one was $125 and that was to keep it off my record so it was more expensive than usual. \n\nYou won't go to jail over a speeding ticket as long as you show up for court and you finish paying your fine as it is arranged. \n\nGood luck. The judge will probably go easy on you if this is your first. Just get it taken care of!
973081
In my state, you can look up your circuit clerk website for the county you live in.  There is information on there listing traffic violations, which would include DUIs.
608721
In Florida, you could be labeled a Habitual Traffic Offender and get a 5 year revocation added.  Glad I'm not paying car insurance for somebody like that.
796213
if this is your first offence and you have an attorney you'll prolly just get probation...
388881
Brendan, nowadays our expectations are becoming an attainable reality.\nMany Law Enforcement Agencies are allowing people with arrest records to join their institutions for the reasons that there is a shortage of good law enforcement personnel in big metro areas.\nHopefully your DWI does not have any other attachments such as vehicular manslaughter or assault with a deadly (vehicle) weapon.\nIf your offense is a simple DWI I would attempt to have a revision of your conviction at the point from where it originated.\nMany understanding judiciary officials if impressed with your request and former behavior aftet the conviction may even wipe your slate clean.\nBe honest and you may just turn out to be a good police officer or investigator soon.  Have a good one and get after it.  Jose
1185081
If this does happen you will be charged with vehicular homicide and spend time in jail. The time in jail is between 10 to 20 years.
490177
I am a little unclear as to why you have a violation.  You said you had no transportation... to what?  Did you miss a court date or appointment with your P.O.?  Either way, don't bother telling the judge you didn't have a ride.  \n\nOne of the main purposes of putting someone on probation is to give the individual an opportunity to be come responsible (and law abiding).  \n\nIt is possible that you will get a little county jail time, however, if it's your first violation you most likely will end up with just your ass being chewed on a little.\n\nGood luck...............by the way, you DO HAVE A RIDE TOMORROW, RIGHT!
616869
you may get a lesser sentence if it's a first offense, but i have to say if you were my kid i wouldn't pay for your lawyer.  good luck.
1135862
I think in any DUI having an attorney is essential. If this is your first offense an attorney may be able to help you get the case plead down to a non DUI offense. I am an attorney in Ohio and can often get first time offenders tickets plead down to a lesser non DUI offense.\n\nAn attorney can also negotiate with the prosecutor on your suspension and other punishments. They can also help you obtain driving privileges. A good attorney will be familar with the judges/prosecutors attitudes and what they normally do in DUI cases. \n\nThis helps to protect your criminal and BMV record. In Ohio the look back period for DUI's is 6 years and up to 20 in some cases. I don't know the law in California but you don't want to just plead guilty and get another DUI in 10 years and have it come back to bite you b/c you didn't do all you could to protect yourself the first time. \n\nYou could also plead not guilty and attend the pre trial with the prosecutor yourself. But again you won't be as familar with how the court handles DUI's as an attorney. At the very least it never hurts to set up an office visit and get an attorney's opinion.