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Driving with a suspended license can have serious repercussions, including possible jail time and the payment of hefty fines. This offense is documented on a driver’s permanent record, so if you or a loved one was cited for driving with a suspended license, it is important to retain an experienced defense attorney who can help explain your legal options.
REASONS FOR LICENSE SUSPENSIONS
There are a variety of different reasons for which a driver may have his or her license suspended, including:
- Accumulation of points for traffic violations;
- A conviction for driving under the influence;
- Criminal convictions;
- Refusing to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test;
- Defaulting on child support payments;
- Failing to maintain minimum car insurance requirements;
- Nonpayment of a judgment; and
- Revocation of probation.
One of the most common reasons for a license suspension is the accumulation of points. In Ohio, points are assessed to a driver’s license for certain traffic violations, with each violation carrying its own point value. If a driver accrues 12 points within a two-year period, his or her license may be suspended. For instance, drivers who flee a law enforcement officer will be assigned six points, while a charge of driving while intoxicated carries four points. However, most moving violations result in the assessment of between two and three points.
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LENGTH OF TIME
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The duration of the suspension depends largely on the reason for the suspension. For instance, drivers may receive suspensions of:
- One to five years, for being stopped on a suspicion of driving while intoxicated and refusing a BAC test;
- Ninety days to five years, for failing a BAC test;
- Six months, for violating a driver’s license restriction; and
- An indefinite period of up to two years, for failing to maintain car insurance.
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PENALTIES
Driving with a suspended license can have serious consequences, including a first degree misdemeanor charge, which carries a penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000. Additionally, upon conviction, the driver’s suspension will be extended, and he or she will immediately forfeit the vehicle and its license plates for at least one month. For a third offense, the driver is required to permanently forfeit his or her vehicle to the state.
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HOW WE CAN HELP YOU GET BACK YOUR LICENSE
Driving with a suspended license can have serious consequences, including a first degree misdemeanor charge, which carries a penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000. Additionally, upon conviction, the driver’s suspension will be extended, and he or she will immediately forfeit the vehicle and its license plates for at least one month. For a third offense, the driver is required to permanently forfeit his or her vehicle to the state.
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CONTACT THE TOLEDO DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE DEFENSE LAWYERS
Being convicted of driving with a suspended license can be expensive and can even result in jail time, so if you were arrested for this crime, it is essential to contact a dedicated Toledo driving with a suspended license lawyer who can help defend your interests. Please contact the Toledo criminal defense lawyers at Groth & Associates or submit an online case form for a confidential consultation.
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