First of all: What is a Traffic Crime in Florida?
Traffic crimes are not the same as traffic infractions. Infractions could be things like a ticket for non-felony speeding, a ticket for failing to use a blinker, or even a parking ticket.
While we can also represent you on traffic infractions, we’re especially suited to represent people facing traffic crimes in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Sunrise and the surrounding South Florida Area.
Traffic Crimes include things like DUIs, driving with a suspended license, being involved in a hit and run car accident, vehicular homicide and fleeing and eluding police or cops in your car.
Traffic crimes differ from traffic infractions in the sense that not only do they stay on your permanent record, they can also be presented as a felony. Felonies carry far heavier penalties than infractions. They also can create life-long difficulties when it comes to finding a job or getting a loan or mortgage.
Traffic Crimes penalties and consequences vary greatly in Florida. For reckless driving, as an example, the criminal charges can either be a misdemeanor or a felony and can result in up to 5 years in prison, 5 years on probation and up to $5,000 in fines.
In more dramatic cases of Florida Traffic Crimes – such as Fleeing and Eluding cops or police – the penalties can be a first-degree felony with consequences of up to 30 years in prison or probation and up to $10,000 in fines.
In less dramatic cases, such as driving with a suspended driver’s license, the penalties can be much less severe – such as up to 60 days in the county jail and up to a $500 fine.
Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License:
Leaving the Scene of an Accident:
Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding:
No valid Driver’s License:
Racing on Highways:
Reckless Driving:
Driving with a suspended Driver’s License:
Up to $500, $1,000, or $5,000 in fines and fees depending on the number of offenses.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident:
Up to $500 in fines and fees
Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding:
Up to $10,000 in fines and fees
No valid Driver’s License:
Up to $500 in fines and fees
Racing on Highways:
Up to $1,000-$3,000 in fines and fees
Reckless Driving:
At least $25 and up to $500 in fines and fees
Traffic crimes in the state of Florida include Driving with a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident, Aggravated fleeing and eluding, Driving without a valid license, racing on highways and possibly reckless driving. These crimes carry penalties and fines which range from up to 60 days in jail to up to 15 years in prison, and $50 to $500 respectively depending on the severity of the crime and how many offenses you have had in the past.
If you or someone you know is facing Traffic crimes charges in South Florida, you’ll want to get in touch with a local criminal defense law firm that has plenty of experience in this specific field. Rossen Law Firm has two offices in Broward County, and one in Palm Beach County and has a wealth of experience working on traffic crime cases in all of South Florida. We will work diligently to get you a favorable outcome.
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