A traffic crime is any driving-related violation that occurs while operating a motor vehicle on Florida’s public roadways, and which carries criminal penalties. Criminal traffic offenses often have serious penalties for the accused, including jail, probation, a loss of driving privileges, fines, and a permanent criminal record.
Michael, a traffic defense lawyer in Florida has extensive experience litigating criminal traffic cases, including:
Although most of these charges are misdemeanors, certain aggravators, can easily escalate the charges to a felony. Leaving the Scene of an Accident, for instance, is alone a misdemeanor; however, if the accident involves serious bodily injury, or death, the crime becomes a felony.
Criminal traffic charges should not be taken lightly, and no one should attempt to resolve such a case without first consulting a driving offense attorney. Doing so can help avoid or minimize the harsh consequences that often result from these types of offenses. Call Michael for a free consultation
In Florida, Reckless driving occurs when the accused operates a motor vehicle in a manner that demonstrates his or her willful or wanton disregard for
In Florida, the criminal charge of “Racing on Highways”, typically involves an accused competitively driving a motor vehicle in a “speed contest”, or “drag racing”. Fla.
In Florida, an accused commits the criminal offense of No Valid Driver’s License when he or she operates a motor vehicle on a public highway
In Florida, a “Hit and Run”, or technically, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, occurs when a driver fails to remain at the site of
DEFINITION OF HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER (HTO) A Habitual Traffic Offender (Fla. Stat. § 322.264) is any person who, within a five-year period, accumulates on their
In Florida, Fleeing and Eluding occurs when a driver fails to stop, or remain stopped, when a law enforcement officer orders the driver to do
In Florida the crime of Driving with a Suspended License occurs when someone drives a motor vehicle with knowledge that their license is suspended, canceled,
After several years as a prosecutor and General Counsel for the Broward County Police Benevolence Association (PBA), Michael White started his own practice focused on protecting individuals accused of crimes.
We serve clients throughout the State of Florida, including, but not limited to, all cities in
the following counties: Broward, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and St.Lucie.