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Florida DUI Costs

Costs of a DUI in Orlando & Central Florida

Lots of people ask us what the true cost or average cost of a DUI in Orlando, Florida.

The State of Florida punishes DUI harshly; as such, there are a number of penalties a court will enforce if you are convicted of DUI. In addition, repeat DUI offenses and aggravating factors (such as the presence of minors, or damage to property) may lead to a more severe sentence.

In addition to the criminal penalties for DUI, you may be subject to administrative driver license penalties by DMV as well as financial and personal collateral consequences, including loss of a job, immigration issues or professional licensure discipline.  Here are some ranges of costs that you might expect to pay after being arrested for a DUI in Central Florida.

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DUI FEES  
FEE TYPEAMOUNTNOTES
Towing Costs$100-300Extra fees for every extra day.

 

Attorney’s Fees $2,500 to over $6,000Does not include court costs, fines, court reporter, subpoenas, depositions etc.
Bail Bond$100-3000 It’s usually $100-200 for first time DUIs

 

DUI Class- 1st Time Offender

2nd Time Offender

$264

$395

DMV BPO Hardship License:

 

1st Suspension- by DHSMV

2nd Suspension- by judge, if

Convicted

 

 

$223

$223

DMV hardship license
Ignition Interlock Device on all vehicles owned or co- owned by the defendant$170

+ $67.50 (monthly)

$170 installation fee- “Enhanced DUI”

 

1st Time Offender- 6 months = $575

2nd Time Offender- 2 years = $1,790

Vehicle immobilization or impoundment for 10 days; 10 days for each vehicle$100-$150 or moreSimple DUI
Insurance Hikes

FR-44 Form required for 3 years

Expect premiums to increase by 200-400%.SR-22 Florida Automobile Auto Insurance Liability coverage minimums are: $100,000 per person,

$300,000 total per accident, and

$50,000 property damage

 

Substance Abuse Evaluation

and Treatment

VariesCost will depend on the result of evaluation and recommended treatment

 

Community Service Hours50 hours

MINIMUM

Court Costs, Costs of Prosecution and Costs of Investigation

 

 

$250-1000
First Time DUI Fines$500-2000 Typically only minimum is imposed.  Fines for repeat DUIs range from $1,000-$5,000.
Monthly Costs of Probation Supervision Fees$50 monthlyUsually 6-12 months
Intake and Drug Tests$20 & $17, respectively
RestitutionVariesIf you are found guilty and you caused a crash, you may be forced to pay restitution to any alleged victims unless covered by your insurance.

OTHER HIDDEN COSTS OF A DUI IN FLORIDA

Transportation- If you do not have a license or a BPO hardship license, you will either need to utilize some form of public transportation, including a taxi, Lyft, Uber or rely on a family, friends or a loved one to drive you.

Job Loss/Job Opportunity/Graduate School- Having a misdemeanor or felony conviction on your record can result in job future job opportunities.

Collateral Consequences for Professionals, Veterans, Students and Non-US Citizens and many others- Professionals may face license suspension (and loss of a job), students may face disciplinary action, while non-US Citizens may be deported or face barriers to reentry into the United States.