Driving With A Suspended License (DWLS)

If you have been charged or arrested for driving with a suspended license, these charges can come with harsh consequences. The first thing you should do is speak to an experienced attorney to better understand those consequences.

Many individuals do not know that their license can be suspended for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, the failure to pay child support, failure to pay traffic infractions, failure to appear in court, Points suspension, etc..

Generally speaking, if the State Attorney’s office is able to show that you intentionally and voluntarily drove while having your license suspended or revoked, you may be facing criminal misdemeanor charges, which can be punishable for up to 60 days in jail and a fine of $500.00, if this is your first offense. However, because these kinds of charges are enhanced, meaning that if you are charged a second time or a third time the consequences can be severe.

Florida law distinguishes two kinds of DWLS, the first being “with knowledge” and the second being “without knowledge.” However, proving that you did not have knowledge is not an easy job. This fact must be shown to the court, and you will have to prove that you did not receive notice that your license was suspended.

At Chaban Law Group, P.A., we understand the seriousness of these offenses. Our attorneys will work with you to ensure that you get the proper legal representation. Call us know to get a free consultation.

Driving Without A License:

Florida statutes require that all drivers must have a valid driver’s license to drive on all Florida roads. There are no exceptions to driving without one. If you have been charged with driving without a valid driver’s license the penalties are considered criminal, these kinds of charges do require a court date and can stay on your record if you are convicted. Generally speaking, you will be charged with a misdemeanor in the second degree and may even lose your driving privileges for certain period of time and can be punishable by 60 days in jail and fine of $500.

For this kind of criminal charge, the only proof that is required is the mere act of driving a vehicle, whether that is a car, truck or a moped, without possessing a license on a public road.

However, defenses do exist, you may have a valid driver’s license from a foreign country or maybe you were stopped for the wrong reasons which leads to an unlawful stop. If you or someone you know has been charged with driving without a valid driver’s license, contact our firm to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.

At Chaban Law Group, P.A., we understand the seriousness of these offenses. Our attorneys will work with you to ensure that you get the proper legal representation. Call us know to get a free consultation.