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Definition: A DUI becomes a 3rd degree felony on the 4th or subsequent offense, or the 3rd offense if any prior DUI occurred within 10 years. Punishable by up to 5 years in prison, not just county jail time.
Category: Traffic Offenses · Statute: F.S. 316.193(2)(b) · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Felony DUI (4th Offense) in Florida
A DUI becomes a 3rd degree felony on the 4th or subsequent offense, or the 3rd offense if any prior DUI occurred within 10 years. Punishable by up to 5 years in prison, not just county jail time.
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