Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)

South Florida Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) Criminal Defense Law Firm

The state of Florida considers driving a privilege — not a right. It will suspend driver’s licenses for any number of reasons, including an arrest (not a conviction!) for driving under the influence of alcohol, an unpaid traffic ticket or even failure to pay child support. Since South Florida does not have adequate public transportation, this presents the suspended driver with a no-win choice: drive to work and earn a living or stay at home and obey the law. Others charged with DWLS may not even realize there was a problem with their licenses before they were pulled over. You can check on the status of a Florida driver’s license here.

Fortunately, a smart Miami driving while license suspended defense attorney has several ways to help. Depending on the reasons for the suspension, you may be able to defend your driving privilege at an administrative hearing, petition for a hardship license or get your license back after fixing the underlying problem. A Fort Lauderdale DWLS criminal defense lawyer can also help you fight the effects of too many DWLS tickets, which can land a surprised driver in jail as a habitual traffic offender.

If you or a loved one is charged with driving with a suspended license in Florida, don’t wait to call a Palm Beach DWLS criminal defense lawyer. The Miami-Dade DWLS criminal defense law firm of Menachem M. Mayberg , P.A., offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading, see Florida Statute 322.34: Driving while license suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified.