DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED
Previously all driving on suspended license charges were handled in traffic Court. However, the Florida Legislature changed the law so that a third Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR) offense can be treated as a felony and labels you as a habitual offender. Many who are charged with the felony driving on suspended license offense (Felony DWLSR) are shocked to learn just how serious the situation has become.
Being charged with any offense for a third time is a serious matter. When a State recognizes that an individual is before the county for a third time, he will typically argue to the judge that two previous probationary sentences failed to get the defendant’s attention and that a jail term is now appropriate. The charge of Felony Driving on Suspended or Revoked License is punishable by up to five years in state prison and a maximum $5,000.00 fine.
It would be foolish to appear in court on this charge without the benefit of an experienced attorney. You are considered a multiple offender; unlike Traffic Court where individuals typically face a fine or probation, you now find yourself before a Circuit Court Judge accustomed to routinely handing out State Prison Sentences. You are subject to the Florida Criminal Punishment Code – Sentencing Guidelines; and you are facing the prospect of being a convicted felon.
In order to determine the best strategy, we will undertake an immediate examination of your lifetime driver license record. It is important for us to consider:
At the Hobson Law Firm, we understand that you want to keep your job, avoid incarceration, and make every effort to avoid becoming a convicted felon. For those reasons, it is imperative that we conduct a thorough examination of your case and driving record.
If you have been charged with one of the above crimes, it’s imperative that you speak to an experienced Florida defense attorney who can walk you through your legal options and defend your rights. Our lawyers offer free initial consultations. Contact a Hobson Law Firm attorney today to learn about your options- (727) 230-6930.
Being charged with any offense for a third time is a serious matter. When a State recognizes that an individual is before the county for a third time, he will typically argue to the judge that two previous probationary sentences failed to get the defendant’s attention and that a jail term is now appropriate. The charge of Felony Driving on Suspended or Revoked License is punishable by up to five years in state prison and a maximum $5,000.00 fine.
It would be foolish to appear in court on this charge without the benefit of an experienced attorney. You are considered a multiple offender; unlike Traffic Court where individuals typically face a fine or probation, you now find yourself before a Circuit Court Judge accustomed to routinely handing out State Prison Sentences. You are subject to the Florida Criminal Punishment Code – Sentencing Guidelines; and you are facing the prospect of being a convicted felon.
In order to determine the best strategy, we will undertake an immediate examination of your lifetime driver license record. It is important for us to consider:
- Why your driver’s license was originally suspended?
- How many total times have you been charged with this offense in the past?
- Ire any of your past convictions for DWLSR charged under the lesser non-criminal statute as Driving on a Suspended License without knowledge?
- Did any of your prior DWLSR convictions occur before October 1, 1997?
At the Hobson Law Firm, we understand that you want to keep your job, avoid incarceration, and make every effort to avoid becoming a convicted felon. For those reasons, it is imperative that we conduct a thorough examination of your case and driving record.
If you have been charged with one of the above crimes, it’s imperative that you speak to an experienced Florida defense attorney who can walk you through your legal options and defend your rights. Our lawyers offer free initial consultations. Contact a Hobson Law Firm attorney today to learn about your options- (727) 230-6930.