Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

Re: suspended licence

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First, your roommate will have to deal with this himself. You cannot represent him in this matter. Only an attorney can act for another in a legal matter under Florida law. He can show his proof of insurance probably get the matter dismissed by paying a small fee for court costs or a fine but not receiving any points or mark against his record. He can go to court on the date it is scheduled or to the "walk in court" on any date he chooses. He can also hire an attorney who can take care of this for him. As to the suspended license, you were not clear on the facts.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.