A Hillsborough County DUI has the potential to have very harsh penalties. In fact, a DUI in Hillsborough County, Florida can have some of the harshest penalties of anywhere in the country. For example, if you are convicted of a DUI in Hillsborough County, you will be placed on probation for up to 12 months through the Salvation Army Correction Services . During your probationary term, you will be responsible for a minimum fine of $500.00 with a maximum fine of $1,000.00, court costs, cost of prosecution and 50 hours of community service and up to 6 months in the county jail. If you are convicted of DUI in Hillsborough County, the judge will revoke your driver’s license for 6 months and you will be ordered to complete DUI School. On a first time DUI in Hillsborough County, you will be eligible for a hardship license so long as DUI School is complete. Information on DUI School can be obtained by contacting the DUI Counterattack program in Hillsborough County . Conviction of a DUI in Hillsborough County will also include a 10 day vehicle impound, where your vehicle will be immobilized for a 10 day period. Under certain circumstances, you may be required to attend a Victim Impact Panel held by Mothers Against Drunk Driving following a Hillsborough County DUI conviction. If you are facing a DUI in Hillsborough County, call our office immediately at 813-200-4213. We are open 24/7 and can take your call on the weekends. We are here to help you.