Want to Avoid Jail Over Spring Break?
Spring Break is here! Local college students from UCF, Rollins, and Stetson as well as high school students from across Central Florida are ready to head to the beach and theme parks! While everyone is ready for fun in the sun, unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong and students end up behind bars facing charges.
We know that spring breakers just want to let loose and have fun with their friends. However, bad choices can be made which could result in a person being arrested and put behind bars.
A few of the most common charges that students are arrested for include:
•Underage drinking
•DUI (driving under the influence)
•Drug possession
•Disorderly conduct
•Assault and battery
Underage Drinking –
In Florida, the legal drinking age is 21. Anyone under 21 who consumes alcohol can be arrested and charged. Even possessing alcohol, such as holding a drink, and not drinking it could end up with a person being charged. These charges could include a second-degree misdemeanor which could result in being jailed up to 60 days and fines up to $500. Additional charges could be added if the student used a fake ID to purchase the alcohol.
DUI –
A charge of driving under the influence is serious. If your blood-alcohol level (BAC) is .08% or greater than you can be charged with a DUI. Florida has strict laws regarding DUI. A person facing charges for the first time could have fines that range from $500 to $1000, face jail time up to six months, potentially have probation, may need to attend mandatory DUI school, and have their driver’s license suspended. These charges could also have a negative effect on a person’s potential job opportunities. Florida has a zero tolerance for those under the age of 21 which means that even having just one drink could result in a DUI charge.
Drug Possession –
A spring breaker who decides to use illegal drugs or traffic drugs here in Central Florida can face severe consequences. In Florida, the penalties for drug possession relate to the type of drug and the amount of drug. Marijuana possession could result in misdemeanor charges while having Fentanyl or Ecstasy can result in felony charges. Both of these charges could result in fines and jail time. Drug trafficking also tops the list for arrests. Depending on the type of drug being trafficked, if you are caught you could spend time behind bars and also face a severe monetary fine, upwards in the thousands of dollars range.
Disorderly Conduct –
This charge occurs when a person disturbs the peace and quiet of other people. Excessive noise falls under this charge. Also, if a person doesn’t comply with law enforcement or personnel at a venue such as at a bar, then they could be charged with disorderly conduct. Usually, disorderly conduct is a second-degree misdemeanor which could result in up to 60 days in jail and of fines up to $500.
Assault and Battery –
Tempers, oftentimes influenced by alcohol, could lead to a person becoming involved in a confrontation. These misunderstanding could get out of hand and result in a charge of assault, battery, or both assault and battery.
Assault occurs when a person intentionally threatens another person with words or actions and it appears that the person could follow through with their threats. Usually, assault is a second-degree misdemeanor.
Battery involves intentionally touching or hitting another person against the will of the other which intentionally causes bodily harm to the other person. This is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Assault and battery charges are common when a person is inebriated and at large gatherings such as a bar or party. Both of these charges could result in jail time and monetary fines.
33rd Street Bail Bonds wants you to have fun and stay out of jail during your spring break. However, we know that things can get out of hand and you could wind up behind bars facing charges. If you need to get out of jail fast, please call us at 407-425-3303.
We bail students out of jail for underage drinking, DUI, drug possession, disorderly conduct, assault, battery, driving with a suspended license, road rage and more. No matter the charge, we are here to help. All of our bail bond agents are experienced and knowledgeable. They are ready to walk you step by step through the bail bond process, answer any questions you may have and even lend an empathetic ear. Contact us today at 407-425-3303!
We have helped clients all across Central Florida including those arrested in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, and Lake counties. Our bail bonds agency has operated in the Central Florida area since 1971, we are experienced and can help you with the bail bonds process. To start the bail bond process, please call us at 407-425-3303.