Driving While License Suspended or Revoked

People rely on their ability to drive from one place to another. When that ability is taken away because of driver's license suspension or revocation due to DUI charges or multiple traffic convictions, it can make life very difficult. Overcoming that difficulty by driving while suspended or revoked can be very tempting or in some cases seem necessary to maintain one's livelihood Unfortunately, if you give in to that temptation and are caught, the consequences can be serious — The obvious penalty is further extension of your driver's license suspension or revocation, however driving on a suspended or revoked license that is based off of a DUI suspension will usually get you 30 days in the branch jail.

The police typically have little sympathy for your need to drive; they are scouring the streets for people to pull over. It only takes an officer a matter of seconds to run your plates and discover that you are driving while under a suspended or revoked license. In many cases, they may discover it when pulling you over for something else, such as speeding, failure to obey a stop light or even drunk driving. To speak with an experienced lawyer who will work with the State Attorney to help you get your license back, email us or call us at 386.252.5170 and schedule your free consultation.