IS YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSEAUTOMATICALLY SUSPENDED FOR DUI IN FLORIDA? Yes – Here’s What to Do Next
Work Purpose Only This restricts your driving to employment-related activities only.
Having your driver’s license suspended or revoked can be one of the most frustrating consequences of being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). If you were arrested for getting a DUI in the state of Florida, chances are your license was immediately revoked by the arresting officer. For the next 10 days following the arrest, time is of the essence. Within Florida’s 10-day DUI rule, you have only 10 days to challenge the administrative suspension (aka when an officer suspends your driver’s license). If you fail to do so, you can lose your license anywhere from six months to indefinitely. At your administrative review hearing, your lawyer may be able to provide compelling evidence depending on your case, such as unlawful stop or arrest, no refusal or lawful refusal to a field sobriety test, or inaccurate blood alcohol content (BAC) results. If you prevail at your administrative review hearing, you may be able to get your license back. If not, the administrative review judge has the ability to grant a 42-day temporary hardship license which will give you limited driving privileges.
How to Get a Hardship License in Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Believe it or not, your driver’s license can be suspended TWICE for one DUI charge. Even if you serve your administrative suspension, you may face another license suspension if you are convicted of a DUI at your criminal trial. In Florida, if you are a first-time DUI offender and have completed your administrative suspension, you can be granted a business-only hardship license for the remainder of your suspension. If you have a prior DUI conviction and get convicted of driving under the influence again, you have a much larger problem at hand and will not be eligible for a hardship license. You must serve the entire sentence of your suspension before operating a motor vehicle again. If you ever find yourself in this situation, please give our office a call so you don’t have to fight this battle alone!
The two forms of hardship licenses in Florida are:
Business Purpose Only This restricts your driving to necessary activities related to your livelihood, which can include your work commute, school, on-the-job driving, food, religious, and/ or medical visits.
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Tomato andWatermelon Salad (Yes, Really!)
Bon Appétit magazine calls tomato and watermelon “soul mates,” and they’re right! This surprising gourmet salad will be a hit at your next barbecue.
Ingredients
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1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup coconut oil
• 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • Sea salt, to taste
Directions
1. In a small saucepan, sauté spices and herbs in the coconut oil for 3 minutes over medium heat to create turmeric oil. Take the pan off of the heat, then let it cool. 2. Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, and feta on a large platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with cooled turmeric oil. Now, simply sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
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