DWLS – Overview
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

Penalties

 

Though common, a Florida license violation can carry some pretty severe penalties including: additional license revocations, driving school, community service hours, fines and court costs, probation, and even jail or prison time.

 

There are four different levels of this charge. The lowest level is the civil (non-criminal) moving violation, followed by the three criminal levels, second degree misdemeanor, first degree misdemeanor and third degree felony. The classification depends on several factors including knowledge of the suspension, the reason for the suspension, and whether you have any prior DWLS convictions.

 

Penalties for Driving while license cancelled, suspended, revoked or disqualified:

 

Full text of penalties can be found directly in Florida Statute 322.34.

 

1. First Offense (without knowledge): is a non-criminal civil moving violation: Punishable by a monetary fine as set forth in F.S. 318;
2. First Offense (with knowledge): is a 2^nd Degree Misdemeanor, a criminal offense, punishable by up 6 months of county supervised probation or up to 60 days in the county jail and/or up to a $500.00 fines.* See F.S. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
3. Second Offense (with knowledge): is a 1^st Degree Misdemeanor, a criminal offense, punishable by up to 1 year of county supervised probation, or up to 1 year in the county jail and/or up to a $1,000.00 fines. * See F.S. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
4. Third or subsequent Offense (with knowledge): under certain circumstances is a third degree felony, a criminal offense, punishable by up to 5 years of state supervised probation or 5 years state prison and/or up to a $5,000 fine. * See F.S. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

 

 

* Criminal offenses listed in 2-4 above are also subject to court ordered driving/license classes and community service work.

 

NOTE: a 3^rd or subsequent DWLS with knowledge conviction could result in a 5 YEAR suspension of your license and you being labeled as an “habitual traffic offender."

 

The material on this page is not intended to be legal advice. Florida law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to consult a criminal defense attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.

 

Consult With Experienced 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 and charged with driving with your license suspended or revoked call the Orlando Kissimmee driving with license suspended or revoked defense lawyers at Corzo & Kohrs. Call toll free 877-99CK-LAW for a free consultation and explanation of your rights.

 

Orlando and Kissimmee driving with license suspended defense lawyers Will Corzo and Sam Kohrs represent clients charged with driving with their license suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified throughout central Florida, including Orange, Osceola and Pinellas County and are available 24 hours a day and on weekends and holidays.