Fourth DUI

The State of Florida has some of the harshest DUI penalties in the nation. As such, every DUI conviction is a permanent blemish on a person's criminal record which could affect them as well as their family. Being convicted of your fourth DUI could cause a person to lose their driver's license permanently, making their commute to work and completing simple tasks more difficult, and they could be forced to spend multiple years in prison.

Fourth or Subsequent DUI Defense Attorney in Miami, Florida

If you have been arrested for your fourth or subsequent DUI, DUI with bodily injury, or intoxicated manslaughter, you need the assistance of an experienced Miami defense attorney to help keep you out of prison and prevent your driver's license from being permanently revoked.

Attorney Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has successfully litigated numerous DUI cases on behalf of clients with multiple DUI convictions already existing on their records. With offices conveniently located in Miami and North Miami, The Hoffman Firm is able to serve clients throughout Hialeah, Homestead, Coral Gables, Aventura, and the remainder of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Time is of the essence when you have been charged with a DUI offense. Contact The Hoffman Firm at (305) 249-0090 or submit an online contact form to schedule your free initial consultation and have an experienced DUI criminal defense attorney review your case.

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Penalties for Fourth or Subsequent DUI Offense

Being convicted of a fourth or subsequent DUI offense would inflict severe penalties that are meant to have a lasting impact on the remainder of your life. Fourth DUI offenses and any DUI offenses receive after are considered felonies of the third degree, regardless of the amount of time that has passed since the person's last DUI conviction.

The following penalties could be imposed on a person that has been charged with their fourth or subsequent DUI offense:

Up to 5 years in Prison,
Lifetime Revocation of Driver's License,
Ineligible to apply for Hardship License, and
Up to $2,000 ($4,000 when BAC was 0.15 or higher)

When the defendant has been convicted of a DUI within the past 10 years the following mandatory penalties will be enforced:

Minimum Sentence of 30 Days in Jail, and
Car Impounded for 90 days

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Lifetime Suspension - Florida Driver's License Revocation

Possibly one of the sternest consequences of a fourth DUI conviction in Florida is having your driver's license permanently revoked, regardless if the offense is treated as a lesser DUI charge by the trial court at sentencing.

A DUI that is reflected on a person's driving record as their fourth DUI will result in them having their driver's license permanently revoked. The laws of Florida now provide a person to qualify for a hardship license after serving ten (10) years of their revocation period.

After serving a minimum of ten years of a revocation period, a person convicted of their fourth DUI becomes eligible to apply for a hardship driver's license in the Administrative Reviews Office of Miami-Dade County, Florida. However, the person must first successfully complete DUI School and all of the recommended treatment if required.

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An Experienced Miami-Dade DUI Attorney Can Help

If you have been arrested for your fourth or subsequent DUI, DUI with bodily injury, or intoxicated manslaughter, or any drunk driving offense, you need the immediate assistance of an experienced Miami-Dade defense attorney to help keep you out of prison and prevent your driver's license from being permanently revoked.

Attorney Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has litigated numerous DUI cases for clients with multiple DUI convictions already existing on their records. With offices conveniently located in Miami and North Miami, The Hoffman Firm is able to serve clients attending the University of Miami, Florida International University, Miami Dade College and those who reside in Hialeah, Homestead, Coral Gables, Aventura, and the remainder of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Time is very important when preparing to fight a DUI offense in Florida. Contact The Hoffman Firm at (305) 249-0090 or submit an online contact form to schedule your free initial consultation and have an experienced DUI criminal defense attorney review your case.

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Evan A. Hoffman

Mr. Hoffman’s philosophy is "our knowledge and experience is your best defense." He has been a featured author on criminal law issues such as driving under the influence, domestic violence and illegal searches.