Driving With Suspended License  in NY

Driving with a revoked or suspended New York driver's license is a driving-related crime and can result in a criminal record and even a jail sentence.

At our New York law firm, we have fought countless tickets of this nature to protect our clients' driving privileges. We also help drivers who have lost their New York licensed get their license reinstated.

• Avoid getting a criminal record or jail time
• Reduce the amount of time a license is suspended
• If you don't qualify for a full license, obtain a conditional license that will allow you to driving to work and/or school
• Negotiate criminal charges down to a "violation" (a non-criminal offense)

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) of a Motor Vehicle

AUO in the third degree (NY VTL 511-1)) is when a person knowingly or has reason to know his license is suspended. It is a misdemeanor. Conviction results in a fine of $200-$500 and possible jail time up to 30 days.

AUO in the second degree (NY VTL 511(2)) is when a person drives with a suspension caused by DWI or by having 3 or more suspensions. A person is also guilty of AUO in the second degree when he commits AUO in the third degree for the second time in 18 months. AUO in the second degree is a misdemeanor punishable up to 180 days in jail and a mandatory fine from $500 to $1000. There is a minimum, mandatory jail time of 7 days unless you are given 3 years probation.
 
AUO in the first degree (NY VTL 511(3)) occurs when a motorist drives with a license already suspended 10 times on 10 different dates or when a driver commits AUO in the second degree while intoxicated. Convicted of AUO in the first degree is a felony with a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 with up to four years in jail.

Most people need to drive to work these days. Imagine how your life would change (it may already have) if your license were suspended. Often when people receive a notice of suspension or revocation, it is because they were unaware the ticket they plead guilty to or were convicted of would lead to suspension or revocation. Ask us about making a special motion which requests the court to "undo" the conviction. If the court grants our request, the ticket may be able to be handled in a much better way the second time. For example, say a person plead guilty to a second work zone speeding violation within 18 months, not knowing that it causes license suspension. If the court grants our motion to undo the conviction, and one of the tickets is reduced to something other than a work zone speeding violation, the person will only have one work zone conviction within 18 months and her license will not be suspended.

What is your driver's license worth to you? What is the value of a clean criminal record?

Most people would say it is virtually priceless. Your job, family and social life probably depend on your ability to drive. If that's the case, it pays to hire an experienced lawyer if it will mean reinstating your ability to drive. Your ability to maintain your job or obtain a job if you need to apply for one will definitely be affected by having a criminal record.

The Rosenblum Law Firm would like to help you regain your driving privileges and avoid a criminal conviction. Our law firm has experience with getting New York suspended licenses reinstated and fighting the associated criminal charges.

More Information About Diving With A Suspended License In NY

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