A criminal
conviction for HTO driver license suspension can have a severe
and lasting impact on your future. Recognizing the importance
of a positive outcome in your case, Tilden Law’s focus
is on petitioning for dismissal and/or reduction in every case and
strives to minimize any potential criminal sentence for every client.
What
is a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)? Florida Suspended License
law, Florida Statute 322.34, provides that 3 or more Driving
While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR) charges when
occurring within 5 years of one another will result in the driver
being labeled a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO).
What
are the Penalties for a HTO Charge? A Habitual Traffic Offender
(HTO) suspension carries with it a mandatory 5-year loss of driver
license. Furthermore, a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) arrest
will be charged as a 3rd degree Felony. The penalties and sentence
for driving on a suspended license (DWLSR) range from a small
fine, to a 3rd degree Felony carrying with it a maximum prison
sentence of 5 years, $5,000.00 fine and 5 years probation.
Florida
laws also include additional offenses which if committed within a 5
year period will also result in a Habitual Traffic Offender “HTO” suspension.
These offenses include:
How can Tilden Law Help?
Orlando Criminal law firm Tilden Law is dedicated to assisting
clients overturn suspensions and reinstating their driver licenses. In many
cases, attorney N. Fleetwood Tilden can assist you in getting your Florida
Drivers license reinstated after the 1st year of your 5 year suspension. Because
of the potentially serious and long lasting effect of these offenses, it is
important to seek representation from a lawyer skilled in handling these matters. Clients
charged with Driving on a Suspended License as a Habitual Traffic Offender
(HTO) are often charged with additional criminal traffic charges such as, DUI,
Racing and Reckless Driving offenses at
the same time. Please visit those pages for additional information.
Please
Contact the criminal defense firm Tilden
Law to schedule a free case evaluation.
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