Driving With Suspended or Revoked License

Driving while your license is suspended is a big deal, with serious consequences. Many people know how to drive, so what is the worst that could happen if they get caught driving while their license is suspended or revoked, maybe a fine? Unfortunately, the penalties for driving with a suspended license are much harsher than you think, with expensive fines, long additional license suspensions, and possibly even jail time, very real possibilities. It is important for you to seek the representation of an experienced Municipal Court Attorney.

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As with many charges venued in Municipal Court, driving with a suspended license is complicated. Many individuals who are not represented by a qualified attorney often receive fines and other penalties they would not have incurred had they been better prepared. The penalties for driving with a suspended license can be broken down into two categories: standard and enhanced. Enhanced penalties are given to those whose licenses were suspended for significant reasons, such as a DWI/DUI or no insurance. If you have been in an accident causing injury to someone and your license was suspended, the penalty will be significantly increased.

STANDARD PENALTIES FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE

The penalties for driving with a suspended license are straightforward and serious. If you are a repeat offender, the penalties will be significantly increased. The following lists penalties for driving while your license is suspended, without considering any aggravating factors that may increase them.

FIRST OFFENSE

• $500 Fine
• $250 Motor Vehicle Surcharge per year for three years
• Possible loss of license for six months

SECOND OFFENSE

• $750 Fine
• $250 Motor Vehicle Surcharge per year for three years
• Additional suspension of the license for up to six months
• Mandatory jail sentence of one to five days
• Mandatory suspension of registration privileges if the offense occurred within five years of the last

THIRD OFFENSE

• $1000 Fine
• Mandatory jail sentence of 10 days
• Additional license suspension to be determined by the Court
• Loss of registration privileges is also determined by the Court

These penalties for driving with a suspended license are obviously quite severe, even for first-time offenders. Sometimes it may be possible to have these penalties reduced if your license was suspended for a mere failure to pay traffic tickets, for example: A qualified Municipal Court Lawyer who can defend you against this charge or negotiate with the prosecutor to get you a plea deal with a more favorable sentence.

ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR DRIVING ON THE SUSPENDED LIST

Enhanced penalties will be imposed when aggravating factors are present in your charge of driving with a suspended license. These aggravating factors stem from your license being on the suspended list or from an accident you caused while driving with a suspended license. The following list illustrates some aggravating factors and enhanced penalties you may face.

KEEP IN MIND THAT THESE PENALTIES ARE IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD PENALTIES REQUIRED UNDER THE STATUTES:

• The license was suspended due to a DWI/DUI conviction
• An additional $500 fine
• Loss of license for an additional one to two years
• Mandatory 10 to 90 days in jail
• Suspension of registration

LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED DUE TO LACK OF INSURANCE

• Up to 90 days in jail
• Loss of license for an additional one to two years
• An additional $500 fine
• Involved in an accident causing bodily injury to another, while the license was suspended
• Mandatory 45 days to six months in jail

Driving with a suspended license is an offense that can have serious, very serious implications. Without proper representation, you may expose yourself to penalties, fines, and jail time that could otherwise have been avoided. Don’t delay, Call Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Municipal Court Attorney today at (732) 863-9900. He can also be emailed at fniemann@hnlawfirm.com. His office will take the lead in protecting your rights and interests.