Driving with a Suspended License

Voorhees NJ Driving with a Suspended License Lawyers

Traffic Defense Attorneys in Camden County, New Jersey

There are a myriad of reasons why your driver’s license may be suspended in New Jersey. It may be in connection with a single incident, such as driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, or driving without insurance. Your license may also be suspended after accumulating too many points as a result of multiple traffic violations, such as speeding. In fact, New Jersey law mandates suspension of your license after you accumulate 12 points. You may not even know you have enough points for a suspension before it happens. Regardless of the underlying reason for your initial license suspension, you are exposed to even more severe penalties if you are found driving with a suspended license on New Jersey roadways. If convicted of driving while suspended, you face an additional 6 months’ license suspension and mandatory jail time. Any previous convictions for driving suspended will result in increased punishments, as will driving with a suspended license while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Being able to drive is obviously extremely important for your life, which is why it is essential to defend yourself when charged with driving with a suspended license in New Jersey.

At our criminal defense law firm, we understand how serious the situation can be when your ability to drive is jeopardized. We thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your case and evaluate all potential avenues to a dismissal. Our featured partner, William C. Fay, is a former Deputy Attorney General for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and his approach to criminal and traffic defense reflects his commitment to excellence. His knowledge of police protocol and tactics is invaluable as we build your best defense. If you have been issued a summons for driving with a suspended license in Bellmawr, Camden, Cherry Hill, Pine Hill, Haddonfield, Winslow, Stratford or elsewhere in Camden County or South Jersey, contact our offices at 609-832-3202 for a free consultation.

Driving while Suspended in New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 39:3-40

The New Jersey Statute that outlines driving with a suspended license offenses can be found in section 39:3-40, which explains:

No person to whom a driver’s license has been refused or whose driver’s license or reciprocity privilege has been suspended or revoked, or who has been prohibited from obtaining a driver’s license, shall personally operate a motor vehicle during the period of refusal, suspension, revocation, or prohibition.

No person whose motor vehicle registration has been revoked shall operate or permit the operation of such motor vehicle during the period of such revocation.

As mentioned above, a driver’s license can be suspended as a mandatory condition of a sentence for another offense imposed by the court, or as an administrative suspension imposed by the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In many cases, the DMV will suspend a person’s license for failure to pay a fine or surcharge, or after accumulating 12 or more points.

What are the Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License in NJ?

The penalties for driving on a suspended license in New Jersey depend on the specific circumstances of the case. The following are the consequences associated with various driving suspended scenarios:

  • First offense driving while suspended: fine of $500 and possible additional suspension for up to 6 months
  • Second offense driving while suspended: fine of $750, possible additional suspension of up to 6 months, and mandatory jail sentence for between 1 and 5 days
  • Third or subsequent driving while suspended offense: fine of $1,000, possible addition suspension of up to 6 months, and mandatory imprisonment for 10 days

In addition, if you are driving with a suspended license and you are involved in car accident that causes bodily injury to another person, you face between 45 days and 180 days in jail, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Moreover, if you are driving on a suspended license under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you face between 10 and 90 days in jail and an extended period of driver’s license suspension for between 1 and 2 years. And if you are driving with a suspended license under the influence on or within 1,000 feet of school property, on property used for school purposes, or through a school crossing, you may be sentenced to prison for between 60 and 90 days for a first offense, 120 to 150 days for a second offense, and 180 days for a third or subsequent offense. You also face license suspension for between 1 and 2 years after the completion of your prison sentence.

Haddon Township NJ License Suspension Defense Attorneys

If you are dealing with a driver’s license suspension matter and/or have been issued a ticket for driving with a suspended license in South Jersey, our criminal defense law firm is fully prepared to help you resolve your case and move forward. Our seasoned criminal defense lawyers regularly appear in courts in Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and throughout Southern New Jersey as we work toward achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. To speak with a defense attorney about your driving while suspended case, contact our offices anytime at 609-832-3202 for a free consultation.

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"Excellent criminal defense lawyer"

"William handled a matter for me and exceeded my expectations. He was excellent in all areas of the law and achieved an outstanding result. Best of all,he demonstrates honesty and integrity. I would highly recommend William and already have."

Wayne

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"Amazing!!!"

"I was so scared and nervous about my legal situation but Mr. Fay did an outstanding job with my case!!! I was so relieved with the outcome and he worked so hard for me! He was so calm and understanding and I’m so grateful for him. Thank you so very much for helping me! I am so grateful appreciative."

Jessica

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"All Charges Dropped & Expunged"

"William defended me in my marijuana + paraphernalia case, he had all charges dropped and expunged! Despite the fact I was long past conditional discharges/probation, etc. He has a sharp wit and a bright future ahead of him as an attorney. Thanks again Will!"

Andrew

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"Fantastic Lawyer"

"Mr. Fay is a fantastic lawyer. He helped me during a very stressful time in my life. He was knowledgeable about my case and what my options were. He answered all my questions and was very reassuring. He was there waiting for me at the entrance on my court date and made me feel at ease. He worked with the prosecutor to reduce my charges. I got the best outcome I could have hoped for. I highly recommend Mr. Fay if you need a lawyer."

Eric

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"Marijuana Charges"

"I was arrested and summoned to court for possession of marijuana, even though I didn't have any on me. It was my first time getting in trouble and I was terrified and nervous. Mr. Fay came into court prepared and was extremely assuring. He made it very clear that he was going to fight for my case until the very end. He was extremely knowledgable about my case and the ways to resolve it. I would recommend Mr. Fay to anyone who has gotten into trouble."

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"Excellent lawyer. Highly recommended."

"Mr. Fay is extremely caring and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the entire process in a very clear manner and was a tremendous help during a stressful time. He was always available to take a phone call and really showed that he cared about me and my case. I highly recommend Mr. Fay as an attorney." "

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"Great lawyer. Created a best possible outcome for my case."

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"Amazing job, explains very clearly"

"He did a fantastic job on my case, making my penalty much less than I thought it could possibly be. He clearly understands what he is doing and can explain everything in a way that anyone can understand. Any questions I had were answered very clearly and he listened to all small details of my case."

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