South Florida Driving on a Suspended License Lawyers
Driving on a suspended license in Florida can be classified as a civil traffic violation or a criminal offense. The criminal classification may range from a misdemeanor to felony charges.
Many alleged offenders understand the potential consequences of criminal charges, but people should also be aware of the possible long-term impact of simply paying a civil citation. Pleading guilty to the civil charge can mean that an alleged offender could have his or her license revoked for five years if he or she receives two more similar or related convictions within five years.
Were you recently cited for driving with a suspended license in South Florida? You should have experienced legal counsel evaluate all of your legal options.
Our driving under suspension attorneys at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. help get these types of charges reduced or dismissed for clients in such communities as West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Riviera Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Delray Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Greenacres, and Royal Palm Beach. You can have our firm review your case when you call (561) 557-8686 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
Whether an alleged offender is aware of it or not, a driver license can be suspended for any one of a number of reasons in Florida. Some of the reasons that motorists have their licenses suspended include, but are not limited to:
Florida Statute § 322.34 states that any person who drives a vehicle upon Florida highways without knowing his or her license or privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked is guilty of a moving violation, If the alleged offender knowingly drives while such license or privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked, the classification of the criminal offense depends on whether he or she has been previously convicted of the offense:
A person who is convicted of driving on a suspended license can face possible imprisonment and fines if convicted. The length of a jail or prison sentence and the amount of the fine depends on the specific classification of the crime:
It is important to note that a motorist who is convicted of driving on a suspended or revoke license could risk being classified as a habitual traffic offender (HTO). This means the alleged offender will have his or her license revoked for five years and he or she cannot even request a hardship license for one year.
A motorist will be classified as an HTO for 15 convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed or three or more convictions of any combination of the following offenses within a five-year period:
If you have been charged with driving under a suspended or revoked license in South Florida, it is in your best interest to immediately get legal representation. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. fights to defend the rights of clients all over Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach, Greenacres, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Gardens.
Our firm has more than 20 years of combined experience handling these types of cases. Our driving under suspension attorneys will provide an honest evaluation of your case during a free legal consultation as soon as you call (561) 557-8686 today.
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