Miami License Suspension and Revocation Attorneys
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked (DWLS/R) in the state of Florida is considered a serious offense. If you knew that your license was suspended, you may even be facing criminal penalties, including hefty fines and a lasting mark on your criminal record. You do not have to be aware that your license is suspended, however, in order to receive a violation and the penalties associated with it.
Your license can be suspended for many reasons. Whether your license accumulated too many points, your car or automobile insurance expired, you did not pay a fine, or you failed to attend a hearing, your license may be suspended without you knowing about it. At Ferrer Shane, PL, we will help you figure out why your license was suspended in the first place and take the necessary steps to reinstate it.
We will also defend you against charges of driving while your license is suspended, whether it is a criminal or civil offense.
Contact Us Toll Free at 888-609-5947 and Get Your License Reinstated
In Florida, a charge of driving with a suspended license may result in a strike against your driving record. If you accumulate three strikes within a five-year period, you will be classified as an habitual traffic offender and your driver's license will be revoked for a period of up to five years.
Defense for Driving with a Suspended License
Fortunately for drivers in Florida, there is a defense for charges of driving with a suspended license.
The first step in defending a charge of this kind is to order a computer printout of the driver's record from the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure that the license was actually suspended on the date in question and that the license belongs to the right person. In some cases, clerical errors or mix-ups with drivers who have similar names can result in charges for drivers who have valid licenses.
Additionally, the state must provide notice to a driver if his or her license is to be suspended or revoked by the Department of Motor Vehicles for points or for not paying a ticket. If this notice is not sent out by the DMV or is sent out late or to an incorrect address, this lack of notice may affect the suspension of the driver's license.
At Ferrer Shane, PL, we will look at your case and determine the best method of defense for your situation. We will provide an honest assessment of the situation and help you get your license reinstated.
Contact Us at Ferrer Shane, PL
Many people take for granted the privilege of having a valid driver's license. If your license is suspended or revoked, suddenly trips to the store, to work and elsewhere are made much more difficult. Contact us at Ferrer Shane, PL, to speak with a lawyer about your license suspension. Call us in Miami, Florida, at 305-262-2728 or toll free at 888-609-5947.
