DUI on a golf cart in Florida, off the street?

[Sanne892]

Does a first DUI in Florida have any possible jail time?

Can I be validly arrested for driving a golf-cart while drunk on the neighbors property?
It was not a street, just his backyard. And he is not complaining.
It was a third neighbor that called the police.

The cop said I would be receiving papers.

[AFFA]

Re: DUI on a golf cart in Florida, off the street?

I wish to inform you that police may take action against you if you were in violation of laws regarding driving under influence. In this regard offence will be committed if you were driving as law does not distinguish between private or public property for the purpose of driving. Section §316.193 (1)(a) specifically states if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state. Hence as term used is within this state thus both public and private land is included.

AFF

[adjusterjack]

Re: DUI on a golf cart in Florida, off the street?

Does a first DUI in Florida have any possible jail time?

Florida Penalties for DUI First Conviction

• Fine - $250 to $500
• Community Service - 50 Hours
• Probation - Not more than 1 Year
• Imprisonment - Not more than 6 Months
• Imprisonment with BAL of .08 or higher with a minor in the vehicle, not more than 9 months
• License Revocation - Minimum of 180 days
• DUI School - 12 Hours

When the state gets through with you, your insurance company will get started.

Can I be validly arrested for driving a golf-cart while drunk on the neighbors property?

You already were.

It was not a street, just his backyard. And he is not complaining.
It was a third neighbor that called the police.

Doesn't matter.

Hire an attorney.

[Lexus]

Re: DUI on a golf cart in Florida, off the street?

In this case you can contest the papers by saying that you were on a private property and under no influence of alcohol. But before that you should be certain whether the case is for DUI or trespass.

[Unregistered]

Re: DUI on a golf cart in Florida, off the street?

Does a first DUI in Florida have any possible jail time?

Can I be validly arrested for driving a golf-cart while drunk on the neighbors property?
It was not a street, just his backyard. And he is not complaining.
It was a third neighbor that called the police.

The cop said I would be receiving papers.

DUI can apply to any motorized vehicle.
My neighbor got a DUI while operating a backhoe.