DWLS – Penalties
DWLS – Laws
DWLS – Reasons for Suspension, Revocation or Cancellation
DWLS – Reinstatement
DWLS – Definitions
DWLS - Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)
Other Driver's License Offenses
No Valid Driver’s License/Invalid Driver’s License
In Florida it is a criminal traffic offense to drive without a valid
driver’s license. Florida statute 322.03 states that “except as
otherwise authorized in this chapter, a person may not drive any
motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a
valid driver's license
under the provisions of this chapter.
Such an offense is a 2nd degree misdemeanor and if
convicted could subject you to up to 6 months of county supervised
probation or 60 days in the county jail and/or up to a $500.00 fine.
Expired Driver’s License less than 4 months
In Florida it is a civil infraction to
drive with a license that has been expired for 4 months or less.
Florida statute 322.065 states that “Any person whose driver's license has been expired for 4 months or
less and who drives a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state
is guilty of an infraction and subject to the [monetary] penalty
provided in s. 318.18.”
Expired Driver’s License More than 4 months.
In Florida it is a criminal traffic offense to drive with a license
that has been expired for MORE THAN 4 MONTHS. Florida statute
322.03(5) states “It is a violation of this section for any person
whose driver's license has been expired for more than 4 months to
operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this state.”
Such an offense is a 2nd degree misdemeanor and if
convicted could subject you to up to 6 months of county supervised
probation or 60 days in the county jail and/or up to a $500.00 fine.
Experienced License Violation Defense
When we accept a license violation case we first focus on beating
the case not simply getting the best deal. We will first examine the
State’s case to determine the lawfulness of your stop and arrest,
the existence of all evidence that may be favorable to your case and
evaluate your case for possible defenses that may result in the
charges being dismissed or the penalty reduced.
Although these license violation cases are very common in Florida
the penalties could land you in jail. If you have been charged with
any type of driver’s license violation you need the assistance of an
experienced criminal defense law firm.
Consult With Experienced Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers
The facts of every license violation case are different and because
of the various complexities involved in handling these types of
cases, it is vitally important that you obtain representation from a
lawyer experienced in
defending, not prosecuting these types of crimes.
If you have been arrested or charged with driving with your
license suspended or revoked, driving without a valid license, or
driving with an expired license call the Orlando Kissimmee criminal
defense lawyer at Corzo & Kohrs.
Call toll free
877-99CK-LAW for
a free consultation and explanation of your rights.
Orlando and Kissimmee criminal defense lawyers
Will Corzo
and Sam Kohrs
represent clients charged with driving with their license suspended
or revoked, driving without a valid license and driving with an
expired license throughout central Florida, including Orange,
Osceola and Pinellas County and are available 24 hours a day and on
weekends and holidays.