Have you been charged with a traffic-related crime? At Arias and Pereira, PLLC, our Miami Traffic Crimes Attorneys provide experienced legal defense for our clients facing both misdemeanor and/or felony traffic crime charges. While some traffic violations may seem minor and only result in civil citations, many are considered criminal offenses under Florida law and can lead to serious consequences—including probation and/or jail time, hefty fines, license suspension, mandatory driving safety courses, and a permanent criminal record.

Types of Traffic Crimes

In Florida, traffic-related offenses include:

1. 1. Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

   2. Reckless Driving

   3. Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLS)

   4. Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

   5. Racing on Highways

With over 40 years of combined experience, Maggie Arias and Eduardo Pereira have handled hundreds of traffic-related cases and understand how the State Attorney’s Office approaches these charges. At Arias and Pereira, PLLC, we work aggressively to protect your driving privileges, challenge the legality of traffic stops, and pursue reduced or dismissed charges whenever possible.

Whether you’re dealing with a first-time DUI or facing felony charges for a repeat offense, A&P is committed to guiding you through the legal process.

Penalties for Traffic Crimes

Being convicted of a traffic crime can lead to more than just a fine or a mark on your driving record. Depending on the offense, the consequences can be severe and long-lasting. At Arias and Pereira, PLLC, we help clients understand what’s at stake and work to reduce or eliminate the penalties associated with traffic crime charges.

Common penalties for traffic crimes include:

1. 1. Fines and Court Costs: Most traffic crimes come with substantial fines that increase with the severity of the offense and any prior history. Court costs are also imposed depending on the severity of the offense.

   2. Jail or Probation: Traffic offenses like DUI, reckless driving, or driving on a suspended license carry the possibility of jail time or probation.

   3. Driver’s License Suspension or Revocation: A conviction for a traffic crime can result in suspension of your driver’s license.

   4. Vehicle Impoundment: In DUI cases, your car may be seized or impounded for the duration of probation.

   5. Mandatory Education Programs: Courts often require attendance at traffic school, DUI school, or substance abuse treatment programs as part of sentencing.

   6. Loss of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): For professional CDL drivers, a traffic crime can result in the possibility of losing your CDL license.