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West Palm Beach Driving Violations Defense Lawyer

A driving charge can be much more serious than a traffic ticket. Depending on the offense and your driving history, you may be facing criminal charges, fines, points, increased insurance costs, license suspension or even jail time.

Attorney Michael T. Rabideau represents drivers throughout Palm Beach County facing criminal traffic and serious driving-related charges. With more than 27 years of criminal defense experience, he understands both the immediate consequences of a driving charge and the impact it can have on your ability to work, support your family and move forward.

Criminal Driving Charges We Handle

Not every traffic violation is simply a ticket. Some driving offenses in Florida can result in criminal charges, possible jail time, fines, license consequences and a criminal record.

Rabideau Law represents clients facing a range of criminal and serious traffic offenses, including:

  • Driving with a suspended or revoked license
  • Driving without a valid driver license
  • Reckless driving
  • Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) designation and license issues
  • Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • DUI and other serious driving-related offenses

The circumstances surrounding a driving charge matter. Your prior driving history, whether you knew your license was suspended or revoked, the reason for the suspension or revocation, and what occurred during the traffic stop can all affect the charges you face and how your case should be handled.

Driving With a Suspended or Revoked License in Florida

Driving with a suspended or revoked license can have serious consequences in Florida, particularly when a driver knows that his or her driving privilege has been suspended or revoked. Depending on the circumstances and a person’s prior record, the offense may be charged as a misdemeanor or, in some cases, a felony.

These cases are not all the same. The reason for the suspension, whether the driver had knowledge of it, prior convictions, and the circumstances of the traffic stop can all be important. An attorney can review the underlying suspension as well as the new charge and determine what options may be available.

Reckless Driving in Florida

Reckless driving is a criminal traffic offense in Florida. State law defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. The charge is more serious than an ordinary traffic citation and can carry criminal penalties.

What qualifies as reckless driving depends on the facts of the case. Speed, driving behavior, road conditions, statements made during the traffic stop and other circumstances may all be relevant. A criminal defense attorney can examine the evidence and determine whether the State can prove the elements required for a reckless driving conviction.

Get Help With Your Driving Violations Today

A criminal driving charge can affect much more than your driving record. For many people, the ability to drive is essential to getting to work, caring for family and managing everyday life. Rabideau Law understands what is at stake and works with clients to address both the criminal charge and the potential consequences for their driving privileges.

Michael T. Rabideau has more than 27 years of criminal defense experience representing clients in West Palm Beach and throughout Palm Beach County. He will review the circumstances of your case, explain your options and help you determine the best way forward.

If you have been charged with a criminal driving offense, call Rabideau Law at 561-820-4848 to schedule a free consultation.

 

For more than 27 years, Michael T. Rabideau has defended people facing criminal charges in Palm Beach County. At Rabideau Law, clients work directly with Mike and our team — not a revolving door of attorneys. We take the time to understand what happened, explain your options clearly and help you move forward.

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