Crimes For Which Suspension Or Revocation of Florida Driver's License is Provided
Did you know that if convicted of specific crimes in Florida, your driver's license can be suspended or revoked by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)?
Here are the crimes for which a conviction can result in the suspension or revocation of your driver's license:
3)
DUI - misdemeanor or felony
6)
Manslaughter (when it results from a motor vehicle crash)
7) Vehicular homicide
9) Possession or sale of a controlled substance
These are just some of the most common offenses in which a driver's license suspension or revocation will be ordered by the court.
These license suspensions are mandatory for these types of crimes and are set by statute.
They only apply if you receive an adjudication for the above-listed offense. A
withhold of adjudication will typically not result in a driver's license suspension.
South Florida is not set up for mainstream mass transit. It is a commuter community, and we all rely on our cars to get us around. Imagine not having a driver's license. Some of the above-listed offenses carry mandatory license suspensions that sometimes last for years.
I practice
criminal defense in Miami-Dade County and Broward County. I understand the importance of a driver's license. I know that a license suspension can place an undue hardship on you and your family.
If you or someone you know has been charged with any crime that carries a mandatory license suspension,
call me today to discuss how to avoid such a penalty!