FL S0612

Defines "conviction" for DUI purposes to include any determination of guilt from plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or nolo contendere plea is entered

Requires ignition interlock device monthly leasing fees to be discounted 50% for individuals at or below 100% federal poverty level, and 25% for those between 100-149% of poverty level, with installation/deinstallation costs waived for qualifying individuals

Allows courts, with state attorney agreement, to withhold adjudication for first-offense second degree misdemeanor DUI if the person has no prior withheld adjudications and completes either 6 months with an ignition interlock device or 6 months license revocation with a sobriety monitoring program

Permits individuals convicted of first-offense second degree misdemeanor DUI to petition for withheld adjudication 5 years after conviction if they have no prior withheld adjudications and no additional criminal offenses during that period

Effective date of July 1, 2019