If you are driving with a Business Purposes Only license, you likely already have some problems on your hands. The last thing you want to do is complicate that by being caught driving for a purpose that is not allowed by your restriction. If you are stopped and the officer believes you are driving for a purpose that is not covered by your restriction, they can issue a Uniform Traffic Citation for a violation of section 322.16(5) of the Florida Statutes. They can also physically arrest you and take you to jail as this violation is a second-degree misdemeanor.
Any time you are charged with a second-degree misdemeanor you are facing up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. You can also be sentenced to six months’ probation. If this happens to you, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles can take your hardship license away or add time to the revocation or suspension period in addition to adding restrictions.
If your driving privileges were suspended because of a DUI arrest, you are jeopardizing your future and risking a lot of further and possibly unnecessary consequences. If you have been admitted to the Back on Track Program a new-law violation can result in being bounced out from the program. If your DUI case is still open in criminal court (whether you are in Back on Track or still fighting your charge), it can further complicate things as the State Attorney’s Office is extremely strict when it comes to driving on a suspended license or a hardship license as a result of a DUI revocation. The standard offer to resolve your case will likely be 10 days in jail and a plea to DUI. Remember, a DUI conviction can never be erased from your record. It will follow you for life. Lastly, if you are currently on probation or serving your DUI sentence, this will be considered a new-law violation as well as a violation of probation.
Do You Need A Miami DUI Defense Laywer?
If you find yourself charged with DUI in Miami you need to speak with an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible. Please contact me online or call my Coral Gables office directly at 305.707.7345. You should also download my free book "A Six Pack Of Questions That Can Cause A Hangover After A DUI Arrest". This free download provides valuable information and answers to questions about DUI charges that can give you the best chance at winning your case.
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