Any person convicted of a third or fourth DUI in Florida faces a felony charge. A third DUI offense within ten years of a prior conviction is a third-degree felony punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or 5 years in a Florida state prison. Additionally, he or she may face up to five years of probation, community service, and license revocation for a minimum of ten years. A third DUI after 10 or more years of the second conviction is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of $1,000 to $2,500. The individual may also need to install an ignition interlock device for two years after he or she becomes eligible for a driver’s license.
A fourth DUI whether or not it occurred within 10 years of a previous DUI conviction is a third-degree felony offense.
Repeat DUI offenders in West Palm Beach face a hostile justice system and should receive competent legal counsel.