Driving with a suspended license is found in Vehicle and Traffic Law or VTL511 which is titled Unlicensed Operation. It is a misdemeanor not just a traffic violation. If found guilty you will have to pay fines and may have your license suspended or revoked. Additionally, you will have a criminal record.
Often times, a motorist will be issued a ticket for this type of offense when he or she did not know that their license was suspended and they were pulled over for a routine traffic stop. If such a case were taken to trial the district attorney will need to show that the DMV sent letters to you informing you that your privilege to drive was suspended. They may also show that you were advised in court that your license was suspended. Either way, they will need to prove that you had reason to know that your license was suspended. If you failed to notify the DMV that you changed your address, you may still be found guilty of VTL 511 since a motorist is required to notify the DMV of any change of address. Often a skilled lawyer can negotiate a settlement to these cases where the motorist provides proof that his or her license is no longer suspended. You may need to clear up any suspensions at the DMV and order your current driving abstract.
Your license may be suspended for many reasons, including:
A conviction for driving with a suspended license can lead to:
Being charged with Driving with a Suspended License (Aggravated Unlicensed Operation) is stressful and confusing. Many people don’t realize until it’s too late that this is a criminal offense, not just a traffic ticket. Hiring the right attorney can make the difference between walking away with your freedom intact or facing fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record. Clients throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island choose us to defend them.
When you hire our firm, we immediately get to work building your defense. We will:
We don’t just handle traffic tickets. We defend criminal cases under VTL § 511 every day. Our firm understands the complexities of New York’s driving laws and how prosecutors build AUO cases. We use that knowledge to spot weaknesses in the charges against you and develop smart defense strategies.
Our goal is to prevent a criminal conviction whenever possible. We have a proven record of helping clients get AUO charges reduced to non-criminal traffic infractions, securing dismissals, and negotiating plea deals that avoid jail and protect your record.
If you’re charged with driving with a suspended license in NYC, don’t wait. The sooner you have legal representation, the stronger your defense will be. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and start protecting your rights immediately.
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