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We are aggressive Tampa, Florida Traffic lawyers , representing clients in HILLSBOROUGH, PINELLAS, MANATEE, PASCO, POLK, and HERNANDO COUNTIES. The Adamy Law Firm was established to help people with suspened licenses restore their Florida drivers privlidges in Tampa and the surrounding areas. We know how to restore all types of Drivers License suspensions including the 5 year Habitual Suspension. You can meet us at our office or if you can’t come in we will send an experienced Traffic attorney to you. .

DRIVERS LICENSE INFO CENTER

Being arrested for a Suspended Drivers License can be a very difficult experience: first the officer stops your vehicle, then questions you about your driving history, tells you that you are under arrest, then takes you to jail. As if that wasn’t bad enough, your car is towed. If that nightmare sounds familiar, you are not alone.
When a DWLR arrest threatens your Driver’s License, record, and freedom, you owe it to yourself to select an experienced attorney to aggressively fight for you. Adamy Law Firm has the experience and knowledge that can help you understand the Florida traffic law and what you can expect during your case. This knowledge can help you avoid making costly mistakes that will lead to an unnecessary DUI conviction.

Florida Drivers License law

Three types of criminal suspended license charge in Florida:

1)Driving While License Cancelled/ Suspended/or Revoked without knowledge. Be careful when you pay these tickets because if you don't get a withhold of adjudication this might cause you to have a 5 year habitual suspension.

2)Driving while License Cancelled/ Suspended/ or Revoked with knowledge. You need a lawyer on these charges because if found guilty you can end up in jail and or a 5 year habitual suspension. We can usually avoid the jail time and prevent you from having the 5 year habitual suspension.

3)Driving while License Cancelled/Suspended/or Revoked with Knowledge Felony Habitual Suspension. This is a 3rd degree felony that carries up to 5 years in Florida State Prison. If you are charged with this you need a lawyer. We usually can get your charges reduced to a misdemenor and get your drivers license back.

FLORIDA DUI SUSPENSION LAW

Driver License Revocation Periods for DUI-s. 322.271, F.S. and s. 322.28,F.S.

A. First Conviction: Minimum 180 days revocation, maximum 1 year.

B. Second Conviction Within 5 Years: Minimum 5 years revocation. May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 1 year. Other 2nd offenders same as "A" above.

C. Third Conviction Within 10 Years: Minimum 10 years revocation. May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 2 years. Other 3rd offenders same as "A" above; one conviction more than 10 years prior and one within 5 years, same as "B" above.

D. Fourth Conviction, Regardless of When Prior Convictions Occurred) and Murder with Motor Vehicle: Mandatory permanent revocation. No hardship reinstatement.

E. DUI Manslaughter: Mandatory permanent revocation. If no prior DUI related convictions, may be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 5 years.

F. Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, or Vehicular Homicide Convictions: Minimum 3-year revocation. DUI Serious Bodily Injury having prior DUI conviction is same as "B-D" above.

FLORIDA BUISNESS PURPOSES DL

First Conviction: Must complete DUI school, apply to department for hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for up to six months for BAL of .15.
Second Convictions (or more): No hardship license except as provided below. Mandatory ignition interlock device for one year, or for two years if BAL is greater than .20.
Second Conviction Within 5 Years: (5-Year Revocation) May apply for hardship reinstatement hearing after one year. Must complete DUI school and remain in the DUI supervision program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in cancellation of the hardship license). Applicant may not have consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance or driven a motor vehicle for 12 months prior to reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for one year or for two years if BAL is greater than .15.
Third Conviction Within 10 Years: (10-Year Revocation) May apply for hardship reinstatement hearing after two years. Must complete DUI school and remain in the DUI supervision program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in the cancellation of the hardship license). Applicant may not have consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance or driven a motor vehicle for 12 months prior to reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for two years.

Suspension for Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Level of .08 or above or Refusal: Must show proof of enrollment in DUI school and apply for an administrative hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. For unlawful alcohol level must serve 30 days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. For first refusal must serve 90 days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. No hardship reinstatement for two or more refusals.

Suspension - Persons Under Age of 21 Driving With a Breath Alcohol Level of .02 or above: Must complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course before hardship reinstatement. .05 or higher, must complete DUI program prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. Must serve 30 days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement.

Hardship License Prohibited:

1. Florida law prohibits any hardship reinstatement upon 2nd or subsequent suspension for test refusal or if driver has been convicted of (DUI) section 316.193, F.S., two or more times.

2. Persons disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle cannot obtain a hardship license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.