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Florida’s New Law on License Plate Obscuring Devices: Effective October 1, 2025
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

September 29, 2025

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Beginning October 1, 2025, Florida drivers will face stricter penalties under Chapter 2025-36, Laws of Florida. This new law significantly increases criminal consequences for tampering with license plates and introduces penalties for owning or using license plate obscuring devices36. Key Changes in the Law Why This Matters for Florida Drivers Florida has long targeted traffic…

DUI Victory: How the Brancato Law Firm, P.A. Overturned a Florida CDL License Suspension on Appeal
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

September 20, 2025

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Most people–even some “DUI Attorneys””–only think about the criminal case when they are arrested for DUI in Florida. But the reality is harsher: Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) automatically suspends your license unless you request a hearing within 10 days. This usually happens before you ever go to court on the…

Reckless Driving Lawyer Tampa: A Guide to Your Defense
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

June 22, 2025

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Reckless Driving Lawyer Tampa: Your Guide to Fighting a Serious Charge Facing a reckless driving charge in Tampa? It’s more than a simple traffic ticket. It’s a serious criminal offense that can put your freedom, finances, and future at risk. Understanding your rights and options is the first step toward a strong defense. If you’ve…

Tampa Habitual Traffic Offender Defense – Old Convictions
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

June 22, 2025

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Florida HTO Defense: Can Old Tickets Without a Lawyer Suspend Your License? If Florida has labeled you a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO), you face a five-year license revocation. Many drivers wonder if old traffic tickets, especially those from cases where they had no lawyer, can still lead to this harsh penalty. A recent court ruling…

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