Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) - 322.34

If you or a loved one has been arrested or cited for driving with a suspended license, we may be able to help you. Call us at 786-619-7039 for your free initial consultation!

Knowing or Unknowing Violation?

Florida law makes a distinction between DWLS depending on whether someone knew that their license was suspended. If someone did not know that their license was suspended, then a citation for an infraction issued. This is a non-criminal offense.  However, if a person is cited for knowingly driving with a suspended license, this is a criminal offense.

But I didn't know it was suspended!

Some people may be cited with knowingly driving with their license suspended, but they may honestly not have known of the suspension. While this may be true, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles typically sends notices to persons informing them of the suspension. Florida law provides a rebuttable presumption that the person knew of the suspension if that notice was sent.

Penalties for Knowingly Driving with a Suspended License

First Conviction - Second Degree Misdemeanor. Punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Second Conviction - First Degree Misdemeanor. Punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Third and Subsequent Conviction - Third Degree Felony - Punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

How We Can Help You

The Law Offices of Raul Ruiz, P.A. can provide you with quality representation to help you get the best result from your situation.  We will also guide you to restoring your driving privileges in Florida.

Call us at 786-619-7039 for your free consultation!