Tampa DWLS Defense
If you are found driving with a suspended license (DWLS) in Florida, you can be arrested. Many drivers licenses are suspended for DUI or other traffic violations, however, other non-driving offenses can result in a license suspension or revocation. For example, failure to pay child support can also be grounds for suspension or revocation of your driving privileges.
Charged with driving on a suspended or revoked drivers license?
Call Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group toll-free at 866-549-7081
An arrest for DWLS can be either civil or criminal. The greatest distinction is whether you knew that your drivers license had been suspended. If you did, the charge is a criminal one. If you did not know about the license suspension, the charge is a civil charge, with correspondingly lesser penalties.
Recovering Your License
In either case, our attorneys will help resolve the problem with your license. The first thing we do is work to recover your license. We can try to obtain a hardship license through the DMV until your full license is restored. In some cases, attending traffic school will improve your chances of recovering your license. We investigate all your options to get you driving again.
Defending You Against a DWLS Criminal Charge
If you are charged with a misdemeanor DWLS, we make sure that the police followed proper procedures. Our goal is to have the case against you dismissed or adjudication withheld. This is an important distinction because with a third DWLS conviction, you can be jailed and lose your drivers license permanently. If we can identify an error, we may be able to help you avoid a felony conviction.
Multiple convictions for Driving With a Suspended or Revoked License or DUI can lead to a Habitual Traffic Offender designation and result in a 5 year driver's license suspension. Our Tampa attorneys have several strategies to attack and defend these citations and drivers license suspensions in both the court system and with the DMV. They may be able to help you avoid or remove suspensions, even if you are classified as a Habitual Traffic Offender. They are familiar with the changes in the law that affect your drivers license and are prepared to work with you to protect your driving privilege.
Appearing in Court on Your Behalf
Our attorneys will appear in court for you without your presence whenever the judge allows. This means that you may never have to set foot in the courtroom. We can file a waiver of appearance so people who live outside the Tampa area do not have to return. We take care of all the details so that your problem is resolved as smoothly as possible.
Our attorneys analyze your position and recommend the best option for your situation. If you are facing a charge of driving while license suspended, contact our Tampa law firm to start getting answers.
