Fort Myers Traffic Offense Lawyers
If you were pulled over for a traffic violation, are you fully aware of the consequences? You may find yourself facing license suspension or even criminal charges that carry jail time and a misdemeanor or felony record.
The law office of Charles M. Harris, P.A. provides counsel and representation to drivers cited or arrested for traffic and license violations in Southwest Florida. Based in Fort Myers, our knowledgeable attorneys take cases from Sarasota and Punta Gorda to Naples and Lake Okeechobee. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
Criminal Traffic Offenses
A first offense of driving while license suspended or revoked will add many months to your original suspension. A second offense will likely include jail time. Three DWLSR offenses within five years is a felony punishable by jail and a mandatory five-year license revocation.
We have represented illegal residents caught driving without a valid license, Florida residents caught with a lapsed license, and citizens who moved here from other states or other countries and failed to apply for a Florida license.
We handle all criminal traffic violations:
- Vehicular assault/vehicular homicide
- Hit and run (leaving the scene of an accident)
- Reckless driving or racing
- Drunk driving (DUI)
- Habitual traffic offender (multiple serious violations)
License Violations and Suspension
Under new and existing laws, Florida judges or the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles can suspend your license for the offenses listed above and for:
- Causing an accident with injury
- Speeding ticket for 30 mph or more over the limit
- A conviction for drugs or underage drinking
- An accumulation of too many points (major or minor traffic tickets) within a certain period
We can appear in court with you or for you to challenge the traffic violation or argue for leniency. We also represent clients seeking reinstatement after revocation or in resolving old traffic convictions that are preventing you from getting a license.
Se Habla Español • Free Consultations
Call 239-935-5703 to find out how 30 years of criminal law experience can help. We have Spanish-speakers on staff, and welcome commercial license drivers (CDL) and clients from other states or other countries with traffic or license problems in the Fort Myers area.
