Orlando, Florida, DWLS Defense Attorney
A Florida driver's license can become suspended for any number of reasons, from a prior DUI suspension and unpaid traffic tickets, to failure to pay court-mandated child support payments. Regardless of the reason, driving without a license in Florida is considered a criminal offense. If you face a Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) charge, Private Counsel, LLC offers experienced legal representation that can help you sort through tough state traffic laws.
Before a DWLS conviction threatens your driving privileges or tarnishes your driving record, contact our skilled Florida DWLS lawyers for a free initial consultation. A lawyer, not a paralegal, will help you understand the legal options available to you.
Understanding the Consequences of DWLS
In general, the consequences of driving with a revoked license can vary depending on a number of issues, including Florida's Three Strikes laws. If you are facing a DWLS charge, Private Counsel's experienced DWLS lawyers can help you understand the serious nature of the charges against you:
- The First Offense - In an initial DWLS offense, you may be charged with a civil infraction or misdemeanor, or unknowingly driving with a suspended license. Criminal charges apply if you knowingly drive with a suspended license, and if found guilty, you face up to sixty days in jail and a five hundred dollar fine.
- The Second Offense - A second DWLS offense carries penalties up to one year in jail and a five hundred dollar fine. If the offense is the "third strike" against you, it may be automatically considered a felony HTO, carrying a five year suspension of your license.
- The Third Offense - If you are charged with a third DWLS offense, it is considered a felony in Florida. You can face up to five years in prison and have your driver's license revoked for five year. In addition, you can be labeled an "habitual traffic offender," regardless of whether you were jailed or not.
I want to get an HTO removed? Undo HTO suspensions
Attorney Shon Douctre has vast experience in assisting clients who are labeled HTO or about to get a 5 year HTO (Habitual traffic offender) suspension on their driver's license removed. If you or a loved one is facing an HTO suspension, please call. In many cases, the suspension can be removed with appropriate legal action. Mr. Douctre has assisted many people in restoring their license after getting an HTO suspension. The process usually takes 30-60 days, so please call now to hire us to overturn your HTO suspension before it is too late.
For an honest assessment from one of the firm's qualified DWLS attorneys, contact Private Counsel, LLC today for a free initial consultation.