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It is possible based on the evidence. But this is true for any DUI. A DUI may be dismissed for various reasons. For example, if the evidence is weak, there were procedural errors by the officers, your breath sample was below impairment levels, medical problems that may explain your condition, etc.

For a standard DUI in Florida, it is possible to get up to 6 months in jail. However, jail will depend on a number of factors. Quite often, the most important factor is actually jurisdiction or county. A first time DUI in Palm Beach is likely to receive less punishment than someone in say, Port St. Lucie or Martin County. And Enhanced DUI or DUI Crash, could result in sentences of 9 months and 1 year, respectively.

It is estimated that between 30% to 40 percent of the DUI cases in Florida are ultimately dismissed (this includes cases which are reduced to a DUI Diversion).

Anyone arrested for a DUI in Florida must submit paperwork to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within 10 calendar days of the arrest to either challenge the suspension or request a waiver (hardship license).

For amounts less than $300, a first-degree misdemeanor, you can receive up to 1 year in jail and $1000 fine. For amounts less than $20,000, a third-degree felony, you can receive up to 5 years in jail and $5000 fine. For amounts between $20,000 and $50,000, a second-degree felony, you can receive up to 15 years in jail and $10,000 in fines.