Driving on a Suspended License

Driving with Suspended License is Serious

In Maryland, a driver’s license can be suspended for many reasons. Often it is caused by a mistake, or an oversight, but it can lead to serious consequences. Some of the reasons the Maryland MVA will suspend a driver’s license:

• Failing to pay a traffic ticket.
• Failing to pay a fine after appearing in traffic court.
• Failing to appear in court for a traffic ticket.
• Moving to a new address and not notifying the MVA, and then not receiving a notice to appear in court for a traffic ticket.
• Receiving too many points (MVA can suspend a driver’s license for an accumulation of 8 points or more).
• Being convicted of DWI/DUI (driving under the influence, or driving while impaired).

Many people charged with driving with suspended license in Maryland are not criminals; they make a mistake, or fail to take care of a traffic ticket through an oversight.

What are the Penalties for Driving with Suspended License?

The penalties for driving with suspended license in Maryland are serious. They range from 2 months in jail, a $500.00 fine, or both, to one year in jail, a $1,000.00 fine, or both — depending upon the reason the license was suspended. Also, a conviction can range from 3 points, to 12 points — enough to revoke your driver’s license.

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• Maryland Super Lawyer (Past 5 consecutive years), and selected within Top 100 in Maryland.
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These are the highest ratings possible for legal skill, ethical practice, a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements, and industry recognition.

Howard County Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney

We handle defense of driving with suspended license charges, and traffic tickets for individuals throughout the Baltimore and Washington metro areas. We will fully investigate the facts and evidence related to your citation, and fight hard for you.

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