Georgia Driving on a Suspended License Lawyers
When you are stopped by police for driving and your license is suspended, you need to contact an attorney immediately. Driving on a suspended license is a serious crime and one that can result in severe penalties. Our attorneys are well equipped to handle driving on a suspended license cases because we have experience representing clients who found themselves in such situations. Each case is different, which is why we invite you to take a look at the varying degrees of penalties for driving with a suspended license. It’s important to note that no limited driving permit is allowed if you are convicted of driving with a suspended license.
Penalties for a first offense
You will be charged with a misdemeanor. You will face two days in jail plus a minimum $500 fine. If you don’t have a lawyer or hire an inexperienced lawyer, it’s likely that you will also lose your license for six months in addition to your current suspension. You’ll be required to pay for two defensive driving classes and two license reinstatement fees.
Penalties for second and subsequent offenses
Considered a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, a second offense in a five-year period results in ten days in jail. The fine will range from $1,000 to $2,500. You’ll also receive additional suspension time unless you have the right attorney to defend you.
Habitual violators
If you have three or more serious driving offenses within a five-year period, you are considered a habitual violator. No matter what the circumstances were surrounding your offenses, all habitual violators will face a two year license revocation.
Reasons your license may be suspended
There are many reasons the State of Georgia will suspend a driver’s license including a lapse in insurance coverage, failing to pay a parking ticket, conviction of a license suspension traffic offense, conviction of a drug offense and many more.
While the state may view driving as a privilege, we understand that it means a little more than that. Getting to work, school or even the grocery store can be impossible if you are not able to drive. We’ll fight hard to regain your driving freedoms and give you the best defense possible.
