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Hardship License
Orlando DUI
Defense Attorney - Lawyer, providing experienced DUI Defense
and other Criminal Defense legal Services in Orlando, Orange
County, and Central Florida areas.
 When an individual looses their license
following a DUI, it can be a difficult penalty to deal with. You must still be
able to get to work so you can earn a living, and get to essential medical
appointments to take care of health issues and medical conditions.
If an individual’s driver's license has
been suspended due to a pending DUI case, for a refusal
of taking a breathalyzer test or other Blood Alcohol
Test, or for a Subsequent DUI Conviction, they may seek
a Hardship License.
The term, “hardship license” refers to a
license that restricts the driver’s ability to drive to
specific, limited purposes, such as employment or
medical appointments.
There are restrictions on who is eligible
for a hardship license.
Who is Eligible for a Hardship License in Florida?
(1) DUI Charge Pending: If your license has been suspended
by the DHSMV as a result of your arrest for DUI, you may
qualify for a hardship license while your DUI case is
still pending in the Court system. This temporary
hardship license would have to be renewed after a
conviction for DUI, provided you qualify for a hardship
license at that time.
(2) 1ST DUI Conviction: If you are convicted of DUI by the
Court, your license will be revoked for a minimum of 6
months to a maximum of 12 months. This revocation period
begins on the date of conviction by the Court.
(3) 2nd DUI Conviction (more than 5 years): If you are
convicted by the Court, your license will be revoked for
a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months. You are
not permitted to obtain a hardship license and must
complete the period of revocation before obtaining the
reinstatement of your regular license.
(4) 2nd DUI Conviction (within 5 years): If you are
convicted by the Court, you license will be revoked for
a period of 5 years. You may apply for a hardship
license after first completing 1 year of the revocation.
(5) 3rd DUI Conviction (more than 10 years): If you are
convicted by the Court, your license will be revoked for
a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months.
However, if the 2 most recent convictions are within 5
years of each other, your license will be revoked for a
period of 5 years, as described above.
(6) 3rd DUI Conviction (within 10 years): If you are
convicted by the Court, your license will be revoked for
10 years. You may apply for a hardship license after
first completing 2 years of the revocation.
(7) 4th DUI Conviction: If you are convicted by the Court,
your license will be permanently revoked. You are not
eligible for a hardship license.
(8) DUI Manslaughter: If you are convicted of this charge,
your license will be permanently revoked. However, you
may apply for a hardship license after first completing
5 years of the revocation.
(9) DUI Manslaughter (with prior DUI): If you are convicted
and have a prior DUI conviction, your license will be
permanently revoked. You are not eligible for a hardship
license.
Note: To determine whether your present DUI conviction
falls within either 5 or 10 years of a prior conviction,
you must first determine the relevant dates of
conviction. In other words, if the date of your present
offense is within 5 or 10 years of the date of your most
recent prior conviction, then the revocation and
hardship periods described above will be applied.
If you require professional legal services regarding
DUI defense or other criminal defense issues,
be proactive in protecting your legal rights by seeking
the legal advice of an experienced Orlando DUI
defense attorney & lawyer. Contact
The Law Offices of Peter A.
Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson by calling
407.420.1044.
Orlando DUI
Defense Attorney - Lawyer, providing experienced DUI Defense
and other Criminal Defense legal Services in Orlando, Orange
County, and Central Florida areas.
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