LICENSE SUSPENSION FROM DRUNK DRIVING ARREST OR CONVICTION

In order to be guilty of driving on a suspended license, the prosecution must prove that you drove a vehicle on a road or highway and knew that your license had been suspended.
The most common type of suspension is triggered by an arrest or conviction for driving under the influence (DUI Driver’s License Suspension). A DUI arrest automatically suspends your driver’s license. You have a right to have a lawyer represent you at any and all DMV hearings but you must set a hearing within 10 days of your arrest. Finding an attorney in timely manner can assist you in preventing lengthy and unnecessary suspensions.

Potential Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License

• Mandatory Jail Time for Certain Suspensions
• Fines ($300 - $2,000, Plus Assessments)
• Informal/Formal Probation
• Interlock Ignition Device
• Permanent Criminal Record
  

Common Defenses to Driving with a Suspended License

• Illegal Traffic Stop by the Police
• No Evidence of Driving
• No Knowledge of Suspension

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