Driving in Florida is considered a privilege, not a necessity. In order for an individual to legally drive in Florida they must obtain a valid driver’s license. This license allows them to legally drive a motor vehicle in the state and is used as an identification card for the owner of the license.
In Florida an unlawful display of a driver’s license is considered a criminal offense and will be charged as such on a person’s criminal record and driving record.
The following scenarios would result in an individual being charged with an unlawful display of license violation:
In addition, it is a criminal offense if an individual allows another person to use their license for identification. It is also a criminal offense if a person has in their possession two driver’s licenses. This commonly occurs when a person requests a new license with a change of address and forgets to throw their old one away when they receive their new one.
The penalties for an unlawful display of a driver’s license are:
Each individual case various in the defense for the charge, but the most important fact in regards to anunlawful display of a license charge is that a person must KNOWINGLY present an unlawful license. This is very difficult for a prosecution to prove because the driver may have been completely unaware that the license they were presenting was not valid.
We have over 30 years of experience with fighting unlawful displays of licenses charges and we know the proper defense tactics that will help to minimize or eliminate your charges. Contact us today and set up a free consultation so that we can hear all about your charges and move forward with helping you fight your case. Call us at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848).
Attorney David A. Haenel, renowned in Florida for his excellent record in criminal defense, DUI, and traffic ticket cases, and has been delivering favorable outcomes for his clients since 2000. With a law degree and a Master of Law in criminal law, his background includes a notable tenure as the State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year
