Orlando Habitual Traffic Offender Attorney

Delivering High-Quality Defense Across Orlando and Seminole County

If you or a loved one has been charged with driving while license suspended, habitual traffic offender, there's no time to waste to get legal representation on your side. At Z Law Firm, L.L.C., our Orlando lawyer has nearly 2 decades of experience and knows how to effectively handle criminal traffic cases. We will fight to protect your rights and freedoms and will seek a favorable result on your behalf.

Schedule your free consultation by calling us at (407) 315-2888.

What Offenses can Lead to an HTO Designation?

Pursuant to Florida Statute § 322.264, if you're convicted of any of the following offenses during a 5-year period, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will label you as a habitual traffic offender (HTO):

• Voluntary or involuntary vehicular manslaughter
• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Felony with use of an automobile in commission
• Driving a vehicle while license suspended or revoked
• Failing to stop and render aid in a vehicle accident resulting in the death or injury of another (leaving the scene of an accident)
• Driving a commercial vehicle with a disqualified license

What Are the Penalties for an HTO Offense?

If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer and are found to be operating a motor vehicle while your driving privileges are suspended as a habitual traffic offender, you will find yourself facing a third-degree felony charge.

A conviction could result in severe penalties, including:

• Up to $5,000 in fines;
• Up to 5 years of probation; and/or
• Up to 5 years in prison

Speak with Z Law Firm, L.L.C. during a free consultation. We can be reached at (407) 315-2888 or online.