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For years, many Florida motorists facing driving charges believed that receiving a citation or conviction for “No Valid Driver’s License” (NVDL) was a minor hurdle compared to a driving-while-suspended charge. Judges and prosecutors also dropped driving while license charges to no valid driver’s license in an effort to help the driver avoid a five (5) […]
Many Uber drivers assume that displaying an illuminated Uber sign on the dashboard helps passengers identify their vehicle and improves safety. However, a recent Florida appellate court decision confirms that using certain illuminated Uber signs—especially blue ones—can give law enforcement a lawful reason to conduct a traffic stop. In a decision issued on June 10, […]
Florida Law changed on July 1, 2026. If you have been designated as a Habitual Traffic Offender, you may still be able to remove the five (5) year revocation to save your driving privilege by filing a post-conviction motion to set aside one of your underlying “strikes.” Previously, many drivers avoided HTO status because “No […]
What happens if the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (DHSMV) imposes a “committing offense suspension?” To find out if your Florida driver’s license is valid, visit the DHSMV website at: https://services.flhsmv.gov/DLCheck/DLCheckResultView.aspx. If the driver’s license check shows a suspension for “COMM OFFENSE-REVOC REQUIRED IF CONV,” then that notation means your license was […]
Racing on streets or highways is a serious criminal offense in Florida. Many people underestimate its consequences until they face charges. Florida Statute 316.191 outlines the laws and penalties related to street racing, which can result in severe consequences, including license suspensions, hefty fines, and even jail time. In this blog article, we’ll explore the […]
Driving While License Suspended in Pinellas County The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm, including attorney Katherine (Katie) Aranda, help clients charged with traffic crimes in Pinellas County, FL, including driving while license suspended and no valid license. We use our experience to review our client’s driving record and help them find solutions to get their […]
2026 DUI Penalty Chart in Pinellas County After a DUI arrest in Pinellas County, FL, contact an attorney at Sammis Law Firm. Our offices at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd #701, Clearwater, FL 33762, are located near the courthouse and DHSMV. We provide free and confidential consultations to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. For a […]
Obtaining a Driver License by Fraud If your license was suspended for “obtaining a license by fraud,” the attorneys at Sammis Law Firm can help. We’ve helped many clients either file a writ or request a show cause hearing to force the DHSMV to remove that one year suspension. This article explains why DHSMV imposes […]
Third DUI Penalties in Florida A third DUI can be charged as a felony offense if any prior conviction occurred within the past ten (10) years. Additionally, a third DUI conviction within 10 years of any prior DUI conviction will result in a 10-year revocation of the driver’s license. According to DHSMV Bulletin #001/2005, the […]
Vehicular Homicide in Florida Not every fatality on the roadway, as tragic as it may be, should result in an arrest or prosecution for vehicular homicide. In many of these cases, conduct that would generally warrant only a traffic infraction suddenly results in vehicular manslaughter arrest only because a death resulted from the accident. Vehicular […]
