Is fine paying for drunk and driving offence a criminal record?

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<p>Is fine paying for drunk and driving offence a criminal record?</p>

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<p>DUI is considered a criminal offense in the state of Florida.</p>

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<p>It really depends on what kind of offense it was. If your DUI was considered a summary offense or citation, then no it will probably not be considered a criminal record - this level of crime is too minor to get worried about. If, on the other hand, your DUI was a misdemeanor (which is the lowest class I have ever seen for DUI) then yes, you have a criminal record even if the only punishment was a fine.</p>

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<p>It depends upon the offense and the alcohol level</p>

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<p>Take a look at the paperwork…if it is a misdemeanor, it is a crime.</p>

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<p>It can be a crime not to pay a fine for a DUI offense.</p>

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<p>Most forms ask something like: “Have you been convicted of a criminal offense (other than minor traffic offenses)”.</p>

<p>Paying a fine is the same as being convicted.
DUI is not a minor traffic offense.</p>

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<p>Some traffic offenses are not crimes (like when those infernal cameras catch you exceeding the speed limit or stopping an inch past the line at a red light). But DUI is.</p>

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<p>Is it a crime to pay a fine? No.</p>

<p>Is it a crime to commit a “drunk and driving offense”? Yes.</p>

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