Driving while license suspended, revoked, or canceled (DWLS) is charged under Florida Statute § 322.34 and is one of the most common charges in Florida courts. A first knowing violation is a second-degree misdemeanor; a third violation becomes a first-degree misdemeanor; and a fourth (habitual offender) becomes a third-degree felony carrying up to five years in prison. Defenses include lack of knowledge of the suspension, improper notice by DHSMV, and restoring the license quickly to mitigate the charge.