Driving with a suspended license is often seen as a common mistake. Drivers are often unaware about any restrictions placed on their license, either because they forgot about paying a ticket or did not take care of an issue affecting their driving privilege. Nonetheless, one of our trusted attorneys at Leifert & Leifert can oversee your situation and help you obtain a positive outcome to your case. Schedule a consultation today if you wish to learn more regarding the common facts about driver’s license suspension in West Palm Beach.

Can a Person’s License be Suspended if they Fail to Pay a Ticket?

A person’s license may be subject to suspension if they receive a ticket and do not respond. In cases where the driver paid the wrong amount, their license could also be suspended. The DMV has a responsibility to inform a driver that their license is suspended, this usually comes in the form of a letter in the mail. Drivers usually have about 21 to 30 days to fix the issue. If they do not resolve the matter within the given time frame, their driving privileges could be suspended for an even longer period of time.

Requirements to Attend Court to Challenge a License Suspension

If a driver wishes to challenge a license suspension, they do not need to go to Court. They would instead need to go to the driver’s license office to challenge the suspension within the allotted time frame. If their challenge is granted or not heard, they would have to go to Court to appeal the challenge. This is often a gradual process involving a chain of events, so drivers should try to be as patient as possible when trying to resolve this type of issue.

What are the Elements of Driving with a Suspended License?

In order for a person to be charged with the crime of driving with a suspended license, the driver must be aware that they are driving with a suspended license. If the driver was unknowingly operating their vehicle with a suspended license, the offense would only be considered a traffic infraction. However, if they are fully aware of their restricted driving privileges, then they may be charged with either a second-degree misdemeanor all the way up to a third-degree felony if they have prior convictions. Some penalties can range from just a fine and/or court costs all the way up to five years in prison and a $5,000.00 fine.

Schedule a Consultation Today to Learn More

If you have been charged with driving with a suspended license, you may be at risk of incurring significant penalties if you fail to have an attorney at your side. Not only could you be subject to an expensive fine in the form of $5,000, but you could also face time in jail depending on the elements of your case.

For more information regarding the common facts about driver’s license suspensions in West Palm Beach, be sure to schedule a consultation.

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