Camden NJ Driving with a Suspended License Lawyers
Traffic Ticket Attorneys in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Driving with a suspended license is among the more common traffic offenses in New Jersey. In fact, studies have shown that 75 percent of those with a suspended license still continue to drive. License suspension can happen for a number of reasons including failure to pay a ticket, a conviction for underage drinking, possession of a controlled substance in a motor vehicle, and misuse of a drivers license. Being found guilty of driving with a suspended license can result in a number of consequences that can negatively impact your life. If you have been charged with driving with a suspended license, you should contact an attorney with experience dealing with these situations and can help get you the best result in your case.
The criminal defense team at the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison have had tremendous success handling countless traffic violations for years in Camden County including Cherry Hill, Gloucester, Winslow, Pine Hill, and Audubon. We understand the details of this area of the law and will work to get your driving with a suspended license charge reduced or dismissed altogether. If you have been charged with driving with a suspended license, having an attorney who knows how to get the best result in your case is imperative. Call the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison at 877-450-8301 anytime for a free initial consultation.
Driving with a Suspended License in New Jersey
The law for driving with a suspended license is explained under N.J.S.A. 39:3-40. It explains:
No person to whom a driver’s license has been refused or whose driver’s license or reciprocity privilege has been suspended or revoked, or who has been prohibited from obtaining a driver’s license, shall personally operate a motor vehicle during the period of refusal, suspension, revocation, or prohibition.
No person whose motor vehicle registration has been revoked shall operate or permit the operation of such motor vehicle during the period of such revocation.
Penalties for driving with a suspended license depend on factors such as whether it is a first offense as explained below.
First Offense:
- Fine of $500
- License Suspension of up to 6 months
First Offense when the License was Suspended for a DWI
- Fine of $500
- License suspended for 1 to 2 years
- Between 10 and 90 days in county jail
Second Offense:
- Fine of $750
- License suspension up to 6 months
- Between 1 and 5 days in county jail
Third Offense:
- Fine of $1,000
- License suspension up to 6 months
- 10 days in county jail
Contact a Gloucester NJ Driving with a Suspended License Defense Lawyer
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison are always available to speak with you about your case and begin to formulate an aggressive strategy to defend you against a driving with a suspended license charge. Our criminal defense team understands the details of traffic violations in New Jersey and we will use this knowledge to help you best defend against these charges. Call us today at 877-450-8301 for a free initial consultation about your case.
