Georgia Driving On a Revoked License Lawyers
Georgia considers driving a privilege, not a right and therefore you must follow certain rules in order to maintain your driver’s license. There are severe penalties you can face for driving with a revoked driver’s license, but first we’ll cover some of the reasons why you can get your license taken away in the first place. As with any other criminal case, it’s best to seek an experienced lawyer to take on your defense. The attorneys at Head Thomas Webb & Willis have defended clients charged with driving on a revoked license in Georgia.
At the top of the list of infractions resulting in license revocation is driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. As we all know, drugs and alcohol impair judgment including motor skills, which makes operating a motor vehicle dangerous. The State of Georgia may also revoke your license if you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test to determine your blood alcohol content. The revocation is allowed under Georgia’s Implied Consent law, which is an agreement between you and the state to submit to BAC testing if police officers have probable cause to think you have been drinking and driving.
Other causes of having your license revoked may be speeding (usually at an excessive amount), reckless driving, driving without insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to pay a driving-related fine, not answering a traffic summons or failing to file an accident report. Some states even have a point system for every driver’s moving violation. Accumulate too many points in a certain period of time and the state can revoke your license.
Also, if you have too many serious issues as a driver, your state can revoke your license. When your license is revoked, you’ll have to wait a specified amount of time before you can reapply for your license. If you fail any of the required tests or have a poor driving record, the state may refuse to give you a license. In some cases, if a driver owes child support, the state may revoke or refuse to renew the license.
If you choose to drive with a revoked license, you can face stiff fines or even be sent to jail upon conviction. In worst case scenarios, you can be charged with a felony and sent to state prison and have to perform community service. It’s important to take such a charge seriously, so contact us today!
