We are available and happy to schedule a consultation to go over your case. At Zapicchi & Liller, we have an experienced and knowledgeable traffic violation defense team. If you have been accused of driving with a suspended license, or any other traffic violation, it is critical to have experienced defense attorneys fight by your side.
The MVC has a value system dependent on the gravity of the offense. Parking tickets, however, do not assign points on your driving record.
Moving violations and traffic tickets are assessed by the MVC, and the result can be a surcharge or suspension once the state limit is reached. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission adds points on your driving record for both major and minor traffic violations major violations have higher points. In the state of New Jersey, your license will be suspended if you accumulate 12 points or more on your driver’s license. If any of the above applies to an accused person, they may be looking at a loss of their driver’s license for 1 – 2 years, fines well over $1,000 and a jail term as long as 90 days. These enhanced sentences are applicable to New Jersey drivers whose licenses were suspended following convictions for breathalyzer test refusal, DUI/DWI convictions and/or conviction for driving without insurance coverage. You should note that a driver’s license suspension whose underlying cause is a serious violation like a DUI will attract severe sentences when charged.
Subsequent offenders are looking at $1,000 fines, a 10-day long jail term and additional suspension of up to six months. Where the underlying suspension was as a result of a parking ticket, the first-time offender stands a chance to avoid some of the sanctions that would otherwise be imposed.įor second-time offenders, driving with a suspended license incurs a $750 fine, further suspended time of up to 180 days and a jail-term of 1 – 5 days. Usually, first-time offenders get a fine of $500 with an additional suspension of up to 180 days. There are severe penalties for driving on a suspended license, and if you have been charged, it is important to have the backing of a knowledgeable and experienced defense attorney to fight it. Penalties for Driving on a Suspended License
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