DUI (Fla. Stat. 316.193) — Escambia County Jail View Guide
DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH on Escambia County Jail View is a driving-under-the-influence arrest under Florida Statute 316.193. A first DUI usually shows as S M or with a misdemeanor level. DUI with property damage or injury (316.193.3c1) shows as F M. Florida law requires a DUI arrestee to be held at least 8 hours, or until their breath/blood alcohol is below 0.05, or until they’re no longer impaired, before release.
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How it looks on Jail View
[+] 316.193.1a · PPD26OFF000000 (PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT) · DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH · S · M · $500.00 DUI INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
[+] 316.193.3c1 · FHP26ON0000000 (FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL) · DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH · F · M · $500.00 DUI DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OF ANOTHER
DUI bookings often list extra charges from the same stop, such as driving while license suspended, open container, or drug possession.
The DUI hold: why release takes longer
Under §316.193(9), a person arrested for DUI can’t be released from custody until:
- they’re no longer under the influence to the extent their normal faculties are impaired, or
- their blood or breath alcohol level is below 0.05, or
- 8 hours have passed since the arrest.
So even when bond is posted quickly, expect a DUI release to take several hours. How long release takes.
Bond
Escambia County uses a bond schedule for common misdemeanors, so a first-time DUI with no aggravating factors often has a preset bond that can be posted after booking (subject to the DUI hold). DUI with serious injury (a third-degree felony) or DUI manslaughter carries much higher bonds or requires a judge at first appearance.
First-offense DUI penalties in Florida (maximums)
| Penalty | First conviction |
|---|---|
| Fine | $500–$1,000 ($1,000–$2,000 if BAC was 0.15+ or a minor was in the vehicle) |
| Jail | Up to 6 months (up to 9 months if BAC was 0.15+ or a minor was in the vehicle) |
| Probation | Total of jail and probation can’t exceed 1 year |
| Community service | 50 hours (a fine can sometimes be substituted) |
| License | Revocation of 180 days to 1 year on conviction |
| Vehicle | 10-day impoundment (with exceptions) |
| School | DUI school, plus substance-abuse evaluation and treatment if referred |
Penalties climb for second and third convictions, and for DUI causing damage or injury. DUI with serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony. DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony.
The 10-day license deadline
A DUI arrest in Florida usually comes with an administrative license suspension — separate from the criminal case. The driver generally has 10 days from the arrest to request a formal review hearing with the Florida DHSMV, or to apply for a hardship option where eligible. Missing that window can mean losing the license even before the court case is decided. Talk to a DUI attorney quickly.
What happens next in Escambia County
- Booking, then the DUI hold (8 hours / BAC below 0.05).
- Bond posted per the schedule, or first appearance within 24 hours.
- The case is filed in county court as a criminal traffic case, with a case number containing CT. Court records
- Arraignment and pretrial dates follow. The court date is on the release paperwork, so don’t miss it. Failure to appear
Frequently asked questions
How long do you stay in jail for a DUI in Escambia County?
At least until Florida’s DUI hold ends — eight hours, or until breath or blood alcohol is below 0.05, or until the person is no longer impaired — plus normal booking and release processing. If a preset bond is posted, many first-time DUI arrests are released the same day.
Is a first DUI a felony in Florida?
No. A first DUI without serious injury is a misdemeanor, with penalties including fines of $500 to $1,000, up to six months in jail, license revocation and DUI school. It becomes a felony when it causes serious bodily injury or death, or with certain prior DUI convictions.
What does DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH mean?
It’s the jail system’s short label for driving under the influence, meaning unlawful blood alcohol, under Florida Statute 316.193. The detail line and statute subsection show which version is charged — for example 316.193.3c1 for DUI causing property damage or injury, which is a first-degree misdemeanor (F M).
General information, not legal advice.
Sources: Fla. Stat. §316.193 · Florida DHSMV