West Palm Beach Traffic Crimes Attorney

• Driving while license suspended: If a person knowingly operates a vehicle while his or her driver's license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, he or she could be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor. For subsequent offenses, the charge can be prosecuted as a first-degree misdemeanor or third-degree felony.
• Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer: It's illegal for a driver to intentionally fail to stop for an officer after he or she has been signaled to do so. This offense can be charged as a first, second, or third-degree felony, which carries punishments that include imprisonment, probation, and/or fines.
• Leaving the scene of an accident: Drivers involved in accidents must stop their vehicles near the scene and fulfill their legal duties, including exchanging information and providing reasonable assistance. Failing to do so may result in a second-degree misdemeanor if property damage occurred, a third-degree felony if someone was injured, a second-degree felony if serious injury resulted, or a first-degree felony if the accident resulted in death.
• Racing on a highway: In Florida, a person cannot participate in a "street race," whether as a driver, passenger, or facilitator. The offense is a misdemeanor, and the penalties vary depending on the nature of the offense.
• Reckless driving: Operating a vehicle in a manner that shows a willful disregard for the safety of others is punishable by up to 90 days in jail, 6 months of probation, and/or a fine of $500. For a second offense, the crime is punishable by up to 6 months in jail, 6 months of probation, and/or a fine of up to $1,000. If property damage is caused, the offense is a first-degree misdemeanor. If serious bodily injury results, it's a third-degree felony.
• Vehicular homicide: This crime occurs when a person operates a vehicle in a manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm and in doing so, kills another human being. This offense is a second-degree felony, but it may be charged as a first-degree felony if the driver fails to render aid.

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