Florida Suspended License Information
A suspended license seriously limits a person's ability to function within the normal course of everyday life. There are two sets of facts that a person needs to understand in regards to a suspended license, and those are how a license can be suspended and what the potential consequences are for driving with a suspended license. Each of these issues is explained briefly below, but anyone facing this issue needs to contact a Tampa Bay criminal defense attorney from Fluke, Palma & Seiden for a specific explanation of the law as it relates to the facts of said situation.
How a Florida License Can Be Suspended
There are several ways in which a driver's license can be suspended. Some examples are an arrest/conviction for drunk driving, failure to submit to a breath or blood alcohol test during a stop for a suspected DUI, failure to pay traffic fines and any of several other acts or omissions that cause either the court system or the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles to take away driving privileges.
The suspension of driving privileges means that a person can not operate a motor vehicle under any circumstances for a designated period of time. If a person does continue to drive after his or her license has been suspended, additional, serious consequences can result.
Consequences for Driving With a Suspended License in Florida
If a person is convicted of driving with a suspended license, the consequences are always serious, but these consequences range in degree of severity. For instance, if a person is caught driving while his or her license is suspended during a "routine" traffic stop, that person can face the possibility of jail, additional suspension and a substantial fine.
However, if a person is involved in an accident or is driving under the influence while his or her driving privileges are suspended, he or she can face serious criminal charges in conjunction with the accident itself. For instance, a person who causes injury with a vehicle while his or her license is suspended can face a prison term of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $5,000.00. The defendant's driving privileges can also be permanently revoked.
Regardless of where you may be in regards to a suspended license, you need to understand your rights and to seek out the possibility of having your driving privileges restored. The best way to accomplish this is by contacting a Tampa Bay criminal defense attorney from Fluke, Palma & Seiden immediately.
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