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Why talking to a lawyer after a license suspension is a good idea

For a lot of people across Florida, which may include a number of our Orlando readers, their driver’s license is perhaps the most important thing in their wallet or purse. That’s because a driver’s license symbolizes freedom. It allows a person to legally operate a motor vehicle not just in Florida, but in other states across the nation. When a person’s license is taken away though, things change drastically.

Even though a suspended or revoked driver’s license does not physically inhibit a person’s ability to drive, it does leave a person vulnerable to a run in with the law and possibly even criminal charges. This can lead to even more serious consequences, which is an outcome many people, including our more frequent readers, want to avoid.

Maybe you associate your freedom with being able to go out to the grocery store or over to a friend’s house. Or maybe you associate freedom with the ability to maintain employment by getting to and from work. Whatever is the case for you, you probably view the consequences above to be too risky to chance, which is why you are more likely than others to seek help from an attorney when facing the prospect of a driver’s license suspension or revocation.

If you’re unfamiliar with how suspensions and revocations work here in Florida, you should know that a lot goes into the decision to void your driving privileges. From court hearings in front of a judge and perhaps even the officer who arrested you, to time-sensitive requests for a hardship license, if you don’t have a good understanding of the law, you might not be able to protect your driving privileges as well as you’d like.

To better protect your rights and privileges, it’s a good idea to talk to a DUI attorney with experience handling cases involving the suspension and revocation process. Without an attorney’s help, you might make a mistake that could cost you, which is probably not an outcome you want for yourself.

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