No, your driver’s license will not be suspended if you are convicted of a BUI. The penalties for a first-offense BUI include a fine ranging from $500-$1000 and a maximum jail sentence of 6 months, 50 hours of community service, ten days of impoundment or immobilization of the vessel. Probation is required, but cannot exceed 1 year.

A skilled criminal defense lawyer maybe able to negotiate with the prosecutor to get your charge reduced and/or can file a preliminary motion to attempt to get the charge dismissed.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a BUI or DUI contact our office today at 772-579-0347 for a FREE consultation today.