Getting a ticket for driving with a suspended license can be a misdemeanor. This can cause a permanent mark on your record.
But, there may be solutions…
A suspended license violation is not just a regular traffic ticket. It’s a misdemeanor criminal offense. A conviction can sometimes lead to jail time, points on your license and loss of your driving privilege.
A criminal conviction can have significant affect on future employment.
Is there a way to prevent a conviction and not have the charge appear on your record?
Yes! A skilled Maryland traffic lawyer will know how to navigate through the court system in order to avoid a conviction.
Address the reason your license was suspended.
Your license could be suspended for a number of reasons:
- Child support.
- Failure to pay a ticket.
- Warrants.
- Too many points on your license.
Contact the MVA and ask why your license is suspended.
You can either telephone, or go in person, to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). They can check your license in a data base and give you the exact reason your license has been suspended.
Getting your license valid will give your lawyer the tools he needs to try to keep your record clean.
Once you determine the reason for your suspension, take the necessary steps to get your license valid again. One of the first issues addressed by the prosecutor will be your present license status. If your license is valid, a skilled lawyer can make an argument for keeping the violation off of your record, and possibly even getting the charge dismissed.
Benefits of having a lawyer…
- Lawyers know how to negotiate with prosecutors.
- Lawyers understand the law.
- Lawyers understand the rules of court.
- Lawyers know when to settle and when to take a case to trial.