SUSPENDED LICENSE / HTO

DRIVING WHILE LIECENSE SUSPENDED IN ST. AUGUSTINE?

The most common driving offense in St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam county is driving while license suspended (DWLS) or revoked. Based upon your criminal history, the State Attorney may file misdemeanor or felony charges against you.

Whether you need assistance defending against a new charge, or want help “clearing” your driving record, at Albaugh Law in St. Augustine, we take protecting your rights seriously and employ a comprehensive approach to representing you. We immediately review your driving record to determine the reason for your suspension or revocation. Often times there are ways to satisfy outstanding issues to get you driving legally again. If you are facing a new charge, we also start a thorough investigation into the facts and circumstances of your arrest. By obtaining copies of the documentary evidence, (such as the Police Reports, 911 calls, Charging Affidavit, and Witness Affidavit(s), to name a few) we can review the conduct of the police officers, discuss with you those facts that may be missing, inaccurate or falsely recorded in the reports, and start to formulate a defense strategy. It is important that you have an experienced attorney on your side fighting to protect your freedom from the court system, your license from the DMV, and your wallet from your insurance company.

DEFENSE AGAINST DWLS

A common defense against the charge of driving while license suspended or revoked is to attack the validity of the traffic stop through the filing of a motion to suppress. Your entire case can be won or lost depending on the motion to suppress that is filed and the skill with which it is argued by your attorney.

A more severe penalty is imposed if you get too many convictions for certain violations within a period of time. When this happens you will receive a letter from the DMV declaring you a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) and revoking your driver’s license for 5 years. If you received this letter, contact the Albaugh Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case.

REINSTATE YOUR LICENSE

No matter what you have been told, in many cases it is possible to get your Florida driver’s license reinstated much sooner than you think. At the Albaugh Law Firm, we know how to review your driving record to look for ways to remove or reduce offenses that will eliminate the HTO designation. This is typically done through a process known as post conviction relief.

If you or a loved one is facing charges related to a driving offense or recently received a HTO letter, contact the Albaugh Law Firm today for your free initial consultation

 

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