Your license may have been suspended for a variety of reason. Maybe you let your insurance lapse, or you were convicted of a traffic violation in Georgia where the punishment includes a loss of license. Whatever the reason, drudging through all the paperwork and dealing with government agencies to get your license reinstated is a daunting and tedious task.
If you’re like most people, losing your license is a big deal. You have to get to work, run errands, take your kids to school. All of these could be reasons why you chose to risk getting caught driving with a suspended license. Losing your license it a big deal and the consequences of getting caught driving with a suspended license can be severe.
First Offense
Your first offense of driving on a suspended license (within a five year period) is what’s known as a misdemeanor in Georgia. If you are convicted of this you will have to serve two days in jail and pay a minimum fine of $500. In addition, you could possibly lose your license for an additional six months. You will also have to complete two defensive driving classes (which you pay for) and pay for two license reinstatement fees.
Second or More Offenses
Any second or subsequent offenses are classified as misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature. You will pay a fine of $1000 to $2500 and spend a minimum of 10 days in jail. If you are convicted of driving while under license suspension a second (or more) times, you will have additional suspension time.
If you have been charged with driving with a suspended license in Georgia, you should contact a Georgia traffic violation attorney. Scott Miller is an experienced defense attorney in Fulton County who work diligently to try to keep fines and additional suspensions to a minimum. Read more about Scott Miller’s track record at helping clients keep their records in good standing.
Don’t let a license suspension go on forever – call the Law Office of Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 today so we can start planning your defense.
