In the state of Florida, driving with a suspended license (DWLS), depending on the degree of your charge, could result in a misdemeanor or felony, jail time up to 5 years, and/or paying serious fines.
Hopefully you’ll never experience a license suspension or the consequences that come with DWLS crimes, but keep reading to learn more about how your license can get suspended and what consequences you could face for DWLS crimes.
How your license gets suspended
- DUI
- Failure to pay fines
- Points on your driver’s license
- Child support delinquency
- Drug related convictions
- Habitual traffic offender
- Failure to appear in court
- Failure to pay fines
- DUI refusal
- Refusing a breath test
- Driving without insurance
Keep reading below to learn about the potential consequences of driving with a suspended license.
Consequences of driving with a suspended license
First Offense
- Up to 60 days of jail time
- Probation (up to 6 months)
- Up to $500 in fines
Second Offense
- Jail time (up to 1 year)
- Probation ( up to 1 year)
- Up to $1,000 in fines
Third Offense
- Habitual Traffic Offender charge (within 5 years)
- Prosecution as a felony
- License revocation for 5 years
Conclusion
It’s important to know that a driver’s knowledge of having a suspended license is the top litigated issue in any DWLS case and the consequences of being charged are serious.
However, these consequences can potentially be avoided with the right law team behind you. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWLS crime to any degree, contact our attorneys today to learn more about your rights and see what options you have.