Pinellas County DUI Penalty Chart
This chart summarizes the minimum statutory penalties that are commonly imposed in DUI cases in Pinellas County, Florida, based on the DUI penalty chart used by the State Attorney’s Office and judges for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
It does not include DUI cases involving serious bodily injury or manslaughter, and it assumes no additional non-DUI charges are being sentenced at the same time. Actual outcomes depend on the facts, prior record, and the judge assigned to the case.
Important: This chart is a general summary for educational purposes only. The penalties in your case may be different. This page is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship. If you are facing a DUI, you should speak directly with an attorney about your specific situation.
Quick Penalty Lookup
Select the DUI level to see the common minimum penalties and statute cites.
- Level I DUI school
- Substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment
- At least 50 hours of community service (or buyout at a court-approved rate)
For a full grid-style chart of all DUI levels at once, view this page on a tablet or desktop device. On phones, use the quick lookup above.
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DUI Charge |
Approx. Fines & Costs* |
Jail / Prison Exposure** |
Probation Range |
License Revocation |
Other Mandatory & Likely Conditions |
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| 1st DUI BrAC below 0.15 | ≈ $983 in fines & court costs (statutory minimums) Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a) | Up to 6 months in jail Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)2.a | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | 6–12 months revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)1 |
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| 1st DUI BrAC 0.15+ or minor in vehicle | ≈ $1,518 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(4)(a) | Up to 9 months in jail Fla. Stat. § 316.193(4)(b)1 | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | 6–12 months revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)1 |
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| 2nd DUI within 5 years BrAC below 0.15 | ≈ $1,518 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a) | Mandatory 10 days; up to 9 months total Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)2.b | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | Mandatory 5-year revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)2 |
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| 2nd DUI within 5 years BrAC 0.15+ or minor in vehicle | ≈ $2,558 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(4)(a) | Mandatory 10 days; up to 9 months total Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)2.b | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | Mandatory 5-year revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)2 |
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| 2nd DUI outside 5 years BrAC below 0.15 | ≈ $1,158 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a) | Up to 9 months in jail Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)2.b | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | 6–12 months revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(1) |
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| 2nd DUI outside 5 years BrAC 0.15+ or minor in vehicle | ≈ $2,558 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(4)(a) | Up to 12 months in jail Fla. Stat. § 316.193(4)(b)2 | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | 6–12 months revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(1) |
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| 3rd DUI within 10 years BrAC below 0.15 (felony) | ≈ $2,558 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(b) | Mandatory 30 days in PCJ; up to 5 years in state prison Fla. Stat. §§ 316.193(2)(b), 316.193(6)(c), 775.082(3)(d) | Up to 5 years (felony probation) Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(d) | Mandatory 10-year revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)3 |
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| 3rd DUI within 10 years BrAC 0.15+ or minor in vehicle (felony) | ≈ $4,558 in fines & costs Fla. Stat. § 316.193(4)(a) | Mandatory 30 days in PCJ; up to 5 years in state prison Fla. Stat. §§ 316.193(2)(b), 316.193(6)(c), 775.082(3)(d) | Up to 5 years (felony probation) Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(d) | Mandatory 10-year revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)3 |
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| 3rd DUI outside 10 years (treated as misdemeanor) | ≈ $2,558–$4,558 in fines & costs depending on BrAC / minor in vehicle Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(a)–(b) | Up to 12 months in jail Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(b)2 | Up to 12 months Fla. Stat. § 316.193(6)(a) | 6–12 months revocation Fla. Stat. § 322.28(1) |
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| 4th DUI in a lifetime (felony) | ≈ $3,015–$4,558 in fines & costs depending on BrAC / minor in vehicle Fla. Stat. § 316.193(2)(b) | Ranges from short mandatory county jail terms up to 5 years in state prison, depending on prior DUIs Fla. Stat. §§ 316.193(2)(b), 775.082(3)(d) | Up to 5 years (felony probation) Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(d) | Permanent driver’s license revocation (limited hardship eligibility) Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(e) |
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* Fine and cost estimates are based on the minimum statutory amounts plus typical
court costs as reflected in the Sixth Judicial Circuit penalty chart as of the
most recent update. Actual totals can vary from courtroom to courtroom.
** “Exposure” refers to the minimum and maximum incarceration ranges that may apply
under Florida law; the court can impose a higher sentence (up to the statutory
maximum) or a lower sentence in certain circumstances.
What does “within 5 years” or “within 10 years” mean?
Florida’s DUI statutes increase penalties based on how close together your DUI convictions are. For example, a second DUI “within 5 years” and a third DUI “within 10 years” both trigger much harsher minimum penalties.
Generally, these time windows are measured from the date of a prior DUI conviction to the date of the new DUI offense. For driver’s license revocations, for example, Florida law provides for a 5-year revocation if the second DUI offense occurs within 5 years of a prior DUI conviction, and a 10-year revocation if a later offense occurs within 10 years of a prior conviction. (See, e.g., Fla. Stat. § 322.28(2)(a)2–3; § 316.193(2).)
- A 2nd DUI within 5 years means the new DUI offense happens within 5 years after the date of a prior DUI conviction.
- A 2nd DUI outside 5 years means all prior DUI convictions are more than 5 years before the date of the new DUI offense.
- A 3rd DUI within 10 years means the new DUI offense occurs within 10 years after the date of any prior DUI conviction — once one prior is within 10 years, the case is treated as “within 10.”
- A 3rd DUI outside 10 years means both prior DUI convictions are more than 10 years before the date of the new DUI offense; those cases are usually sentenced as misdemeanors instead of felonies.
If you have out-of-state DUIs or older cases, it can be complicated to tell whether your current charge will be treated as “within” or “outside” a 5- or 10-year window. A lawyer can review your prior record, the exact dates, and how the State and DHSMV are likely to calculate your exposure.
If you are charged with DUI in Pinellas County and want to talk through how these ranges might apply in your situation, you can request a free consultation or call (727) 9999-LAW .