Driving With Suspended License Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Orlando, Orange County,
Seminole, Osceola, & Central Florida

Is driving with a suspended driver’s license ever considered a 3rd degree felony?

Yes – a person who drove despite a suspended license and caused an accident resulting in death or serious injury may be charged with a felony. Habitual traffic offenders including those facing repeat DWLSR charges (Driving with a License Suspension or Revocation) can also be charged with a 3rd degree felony offense. This is a very serious crime punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 5 years and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.

What circumstances may cause a driver’s license suspension and/or revocation in Florida?

According to state law, a court-ordered or automatic license suspension may occur in the following instances:

• Information on an issued license or application is fraudulent
• Your license is knowingly used for an illegal purpose
• Court-ordered suspension following conviction of a criminal traffic violation
• You refuse a breathalyzer or blood test
• Traffic violations that lead to point suspensions cause you to lose your license
• You ignore a traffic violation fine or court appearance
• You fail to meet child support requirements
• You are caught driving an uninsured vehicle
• You ignore school bus stop laws
• You are convicted of retail theft, prostitution, or a drug offense
• Your are convicted of a DUI
• You are caught driving under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance such as marijuana or methamphetamines
• You are convicted of a felony crime that involved a motor vehicle, such as vehicular manslaughter
• You are the driver in a hit and run
• Point Suspension

Do habitual traffic offenders face stiffer penalties?

In most cases, the courts are more stringent with habitual traffic offenders and more lenient on first time offenders, although it can vary greatly on a case-by-case basis. If you’ve been charged with DWLSR charges occurring within five (5) years of one another, you may be facing more serious license suspension or revocation, steep penalties and possible jail or prison time.

If you plead guilty or no contest to any combination of leaving the scene of an accident, driving while license suspended or revoked or driving under the influence (DUI) charges within 5 years you could face a mandatory 5 year loss of driver’s license privileges. The Umansky Law Firm will work hard to protect your driving record and your driving privileges.

Contact an experienced Central Florida Driving With Suspended License Lawyer today. We’ll meet with you free for an initial case evaluation.