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What happens if I am charged with a misdemeanor for driving with a suspended license?
Asked on Mar 12th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
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I was charged with a misdemeanor for driving with a suspended license and suspended registration because of an insurance lapse. VTL 0511 01A and VTL 0512 to be precise, NYS. Just trying to assess my options as I have a court date coming up.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Montrose, NY
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Unfortunately you're going to have to hire a lawyer and face the music. Driving without insurance is pretty bad. But, you'll probably get off with fines and a slap on the wrist.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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If you are convicted of an insurance lapse your license will be revoked for at least 1 year. The other 2 charges are crimes (misdemeanor driving w/ a suspended license and registration). You are facing jail time, fine, probation, and losing your license. Your best option is to retain counsel to get you on the right course for a plea bargain.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Theodore W. Robinson
If you have been charged with both driving with a suspended license as well as a suspended registration, both charges can usually be plea bargained downward effectively if you have an attorney do the negotiating for you. Usually, they are reduced to violations only.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Bruce Arthur Plesser
You won't go to jail but you will have DMV as well as prosecution ramification. Get insurance soon. That will help. Suspensions for your reason not as bad as suspensions for other reasons..
Answered on Mar 13th, 2012 at 12:37 PM