Tampa, Florida Suspended License Attorneys
Under Florida state law, if you are convicted three times within a 5 years period for certain kinds of traffic offenses, you are considered an Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO). The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) typically notifies those that have been classified as an "HTO" by letter. If you receive an HTO designation, your license will be suspended for five years. For the first 12 months of your license suspension, you will not be allowed to drive at all.
After the first 12 months of your suspension is over, you submit a petition to the DMV asking for a restricted license. However, the DMV is under no obligation to reinstate your license. At the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, our attorneys understand how to work with the DMV and the court in asking for a reinstatement of our client's driver's license. In some cases, we may be able to have the HTO designation removed and your license reinstated.
Contact Busciglio & Sheridan - Once you receive the letter from the DMV notifying you of your HTO status, you have only 30 days to try and have the designation lifted.
If you've been designated an HTO, contact traffic violations attorneys at the Busciglio & Sheridan today to schedule an appointment and learn how we can help you.
Traffic Violations that Result in the HTO Designation
If you are arrested within 5 years for any 5 of the following offenses, you will receive the HTO designation and have your license suspended:
- Drunk driving / driving under the influence
- Driving with a suspended or revoked license
- Failure or refusal to provide aid in a motor vehicle accident that results in injury or death to another person
- Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter involving the operation of a motor vehicle
- Fifteen traffic violations that result in points assessed against your license
If You're Arrested as an Habitual Traffic Offender
If you're caught driving as an habitual traffic offender while your license is suspended, you face serious criminal charges. Under Florida state law, driving with a suspended license while classified as an HTO is a third degree felony. As a result, you are subject to a $5,000 fine and up to 5 years in prison. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest and your driving record, our attorneys may be able to have the charge reduced to a misdemeanor and the penalties kept to a minimum.
Contact Suspended License Attorneys Busciglio & Sheridan Today
There are deadlines and certain specific procedures that must be taken into account when fighting an HTO designation. To protect your interests and learn how we can help you contact the Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group today to schedule a free consultation.
