Are there traffic offenses in Florida that actually constitute crimes rather than civil traffic infractions?
Yes. Some of the more serious traffic offense are crimes, mostly misdemeanors, but sometimes felonies if there are extenuating circumstances or if you have committed them repeatedly in the past. Just to name a few, driving under the influence is a crime. Reckless driving is a crime. Driving with a suspended driver’s license may be a crime under certain circumstances. Any person who is charged with a criminal traffic offense should seek the advice of counsel at their earliest opportunity in order to preserve and protect their various constitutional and statutory rights.
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