FL H0929

Defines "conviction" in DUI law as a determination of guilt resulting from a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is entered.

Requires ignition interlock device providers to discount monthly leasing fees by 50 percent for persons with family income at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, and by 25 percent for those between 100-149 percent of poverty level, as documented by court order.

Exempts persons qualifying for reduced ignition interlock fees from paying installation and deinstallation costs.

Allows courts to withhold adjudication of guilt for first offense second degree misdemeanor DUI violations upon state attorney agreement, if the person installs an ignition interlock device for at least 6 months or revokes driving privileges for 6 months while participating in a sobriety monitoring program.

Permits persons not ordered to comply with interlock or license revocation to petition for withhold of adjudication 5 years after conviction if they have no prior criminal convictions and no additional criminal offenses during the 5-year period.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.