How can I get my license back in Florida after being revoked.o
2008 lost licenses for 6 months/2 years for dui/ possession. Lawyer never informed me of such. Told me the offer was better than jail. He never argued anything or tried to reduce the charge. I dont drink/ but got a positive for drugs. Got pulled for not usin turn signal. went to dacco. before going in was getting my affairs arranged and got pulled while driving. After getting out of dacco, my husband left us and my probation officer came and told me of a bench warrant being issued on a probate matter and to get my child somewhere as she knew my husband left. I tried and was arrested. Now a hto. Is there any circumstsnces where i can get a license because my husband has gone again. This is a very abusive marriage. I have no way to get around or provide me and my child
To become on HTO, three convictions for DUI or DWLS are needed within a five-year period. Depending on the nature of the convictions, it may be possible to vacate the judgment on at least one conviction which would cause the HTO designation to go away. Give me a call so that I can look up your convictions to see if relief is even possible.
However, as Craig said, you may be eligible for a hardship license. Mind that this is off the top of my head so the years may be off, but I believe with an HTO you are eligible for a hardship after two years. If that is the case, go to the DMV Board of Administrative Reviews off of Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa and request a hardship hearing. Good luck.
If I understand this, you are now classified as a habitual traffic offender? If that is the case, you'll probably have to wait at least five years before you can get a license, if then. SOme problems are so long-standing or so serious, lawyers can't do much for you. Another laywer mentioned you might talk somebody into treating this as a hardship case. It sure sounds like one to me.
As this is a general forum, it is not practical to answer all of your questions. However, people can obtain DUI's for operating a motor vehicle while impaired because of drugs, not just alcohol.
You do need to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area and discuss your case with them.
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You may be eligible for a hardship. One would need to know a lot more, but if the suspension was for 2 years for the drug charge, then after 6 months, you can apply for the hardship. You will need to show proof of completion of a drug course. Contact the DMV to find out exactly what they are requiring for you to get the hardship.
