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Losing your driver’s license can feel like losing a part of your daily life. Getting to work, taking care of family, and running errands all become very hard. If your license has been suspended in South Florida, or if you’re accused of driving with a suspended license, it’s a serious matter that can lead to big problems. At Jorge L. Gonzalez Law, we understand how vital your driving freedom is, and we are here to help you understand your situation and fight for your rights.
Why Licenses Get Suspended in Florida
Your driver’s license can be suspended or taken away in Florida for various reasons, not just driving mistakes. Here are common situations:
- Too Many Points: Earning too many points from traffic tickets on your driving record.
- DUI Charges: Facing a DUI arrest or refusing a breath test.
- Unpaid Fines: Failing to pay traffic tickets or court fees.
- No Car Insurance: Not keeping up with required car insurance.
- Missing Court: Skipping a required court appearance.
- Unpaid Child Support: Falling behind on child support payments.
- Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Status: Being labeled an “HTO” for serious or repeated driving violations over five years, leading to a five-year license loss.
Driving with a Suspended License: What Happens Next?
It might be tempting to keep driving if your license is suspended, especially if you need your car for daily life. However, driving with a suspended license in Florida is a serious offense that can lead to more criminal charges and much tougher punishments.
Possible Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License:
- More Suspensions: Your license could be suspended for an even longer time.
- High Fines: You might have to pay large amounts of money.
- Jail Time: In some cases, you could even face time in jail or prison.
- Permanent Criminal Record: Depending on the situation, driving with a suspended license can become a criminal charge that stays on your record.
The penalties get much more severe if you knew your license was suspended. Also, getting caught driving with a suspended license can add to your record, possibly leading to the very serious Habitual Traffic Offender label.
Getting Your License Back: We’re Here to Guide You
Having your license suspended can truly disrupt your life. We understand the challenges you face and are dedicated to helping you work towards getting your driving privileges back.
Our firm can help you by:
- Looking at Your Specific Situation: We will carefully check why your license was suspended and explain your options clearly.
- Challenging the Suspension: Sometimes, we can fight the reason your license was suspended in the first place.
- Defending Against New Charges: If you’re charged with driving while suspended, we will build a strong defense to try and reduce or dismiss those new charges.
- Helping with Reinstatement: We can guide you through the steps needed to get your license active again, whether it’s dealing with unpaid tickets, insurance issues, or other requirements.
- Fighting HTO Status: If you’re at risk of being labeled a Habitual Traffic Offender, we can challenge this to help prevent a five-year license loss.
Our team is dedicated to navigating Florida’s traffic laws to advocate for your rights. We aim to help you avoid harsh penalties and get back on the road legally and safely.
Don’t Face License Suspension Alone. Contact Us.
Dealing with a suspended driver’s license in South Florida requires swift action. Your decisions now can impact your driving future for years. Contact Jorge L. Gonzalez Law today at 305-227-4700 for a free, private consultation. Let us provide the clear advice and strong support you need.
