As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney, I have seen many cases regarding Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTO). Although every case has its individual characteristics, the end result is always the same; the individual is facing a 5-year suspension of their license. This will not only have a negative impact on an…
The 1st DCA recently heard a case involving the erroneous conviction of a man as a HTO although he never acquired a State license. (Crain v. State). In this case, Crain was tried and convicted as a HTO although he never had a Florida driver’s license. The issue before the…
Recently, Anthony M. Migliaccio of St. Augustine, Florida was arrested after he hit his mother twice with a vehicle, crashed into a fence, and then fled the scene to avoid the police. He was later arrested hiding in the woods near Century Boulevard in St. Augustine. Anthony, 23, has been…
As the New Year begins, some Jacksonville residents may be in a position that was not anticipated as they went out for their New Year’s Eve Celebration. I mean, some Jacksonville residents indulged in the festivities a little too much and are now facing a Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney, I have seen many cases regarding Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTO). Although every case has its individual characteristics, the end result is always the same; the individual is facing a 5-year suspension of their license. This will have a negative impact on an individual’s job,…
As a Jacksonville Florida Driver’s License Lawyer, I get many calls from people stating, “Help! I just received a letter in the mail that says my driver’s license is going to be suspended for five years.” The Jacksonville driver that called is normally being declared a Florida Habitual Traffic Offender…
If you are charged with a misdemeanor drug crime in Jacksonville, Florida, there are somethings that you should know. Although the crime is a misdemeanor, a drug crime is not a minor crime. For instance, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor in Florida. However, it…
If your Florida driver’s license is suspended and you are stopped by a police officer, you will either be issued a traffic citation or arrested. If you are driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and you are unaware of the revocation or suspension, you will be cited for…
Quite often, a minor crime will lead to a major crime. For instance, I have seen Jacksonville Criminal Defendants that have had their drivers licenses suspended habitual traffic offenders. Like most people, Jacksonville habitual traffic offenders have jobs and families that they need to support. Therefore, they end up driving…
In Jacksonville, Florida, a habitual traffic offender (HTO) is a driver whose Florida driver’s license has been suspended for 5 years. The Florida driver’s license five (5) year suspension occurred, because of violations listed in Florida Statute Section 322.264. Many people receive notice of the Jacksonville Florida Driver’s License Suspension…