| Tampa Lawyer Discusses Crime of Racing on Highways in FloridaContact a criminal defense lawyer at the Sammis Law Firm if you have been arrested or given a ticket (notice to appear) for the misdemeanor criminal charge of "racing" under Florida Statute 316.191 (also known as "racing on highways"). This criminal charge is extremely serious because it can lead to a suspension of your driver's license and a dramatic increase in your insurance premiums. Our offices are located in downtown Tampa in Hillsborough County, FL. We handled cases for "racing" throughout the Tampa Bay area including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Hernando County, Polk County, Pasco County, and Manatee County, Florida. Call 813-250-0500 today to speak with an attorney about the specific facts of your case to find the best way to fight these serious charges. Automatic One Year Driver's License Suspension for First Offense of Racing in Florida Under the statute for racing, you will be convicted of the offense regardless of whether you enter a plea of guilty or "no contest." Additionally, you will be "convicted" of the offense even if the court agrees to "withhold adjudication." The fact that you are convicted means that the Court must impose a one year suspension of your driver's license. Consequences, Penalties, and Punishment for Racing under Florida Law First Offense of Racing - First Degree Misdemeanor
If you are the driver or a passenger in a vehicle that is "racing" then you can be charged with a first degree misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to twelve months in jail and a fine of $500 to $1,000.00 dollars. The court can order a period of immoundment or immobilization of the driver's vehicle.
Second Offense of Racing - Second Degree Misdemeanor If you get cited again for racing within 5 years of a prior conviction for racing, then you will be charged with a first degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.00. The court can order a period of immoundment or immobilization of the driver's vehicle. However, for the second offense, the department of motor vehicles shall revoke your driver's license for two years.
For a Second Offense Law Enforcement Can Seize Your Vehicle
If you get cited again for racing within 5 years of a prior conviction for racing, then a law enforcement agent may seize and attempt to forfeit your vehicle under the Contraband Forfeiture Act in Florida, assuming you are in a vehicle that you own.
Contact us for any citation for the traffic misdemeanor of "racing on the highway" in Tampa or Plant City in Hillsborough County, Clearwater or St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Brooksville in Hernando County, Bartow in Polk County, New Port Richey or Dade City in Pasco County, or Bradenton in Manatee County, FL. |
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