Can you petition to get a drivers license back after a DUI in Florida?

Getting a DUI in Florida is serious and means an automatic revocation of your driver’s license, possible jail time, community service, fines and penalties. The length of revocation of your license depends on the number of DUI driving offenses you have had and your Blood Alcohol Levels (BAL). If you refuse to take a BAL test, your license will be suspended even if you were innocent. You may be eligible to get your drivers license back after a DUI by applying for a hardship reinstatement. To find out if you qualify, you should contact your local Florida administrative reviews office. If you do qualify, you can petition for a hardship reinstatement if your Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) is above .15, as long as you complete a Florida 12 hour DUI School for a first time offense and 21 hours for multiple DUI offenses first after your license revocation period ends. An ignition interlock device may also be required to be installed on your car for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of two years or more depending on the number of DUI offenses and points on your record. It is recommended that you consult with a Florida DUI defense attorney immediately after your arrest.  

Florida DUI and criminal laws are complex. A Florida DUI stays on your record forever. If you have been arrested for a Florida DUI, you should contact a Florida DUI criminal defense attorney to defend you in court. The attorney understands the Florida court systems, processes and is an expert at Florida DUI laws. The attorney can explain the Florida DUI laws to you and answer all your questions, as well as help you obtain a hardship reinstatement license if you qualify.