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Here To Help You Avoid Harsh Criminal Penalties

Hayes Law Office understands that not having your license can lead to many potential issues for you in the near future. But driving with a suspended or revoked license is considered a criminal offense. This can lead to jail time or community service time served. If you have been accused of driving with a suspended license. Hayes Law Office will help you avoid certain penalties these serious charges may bring to your life and driving privileges. The firm provides the best experience when it comes to both criminal defense, as well as acquiring specialized driving privileges for its clients

Schedule a free consultation today by calling the firm’s Indianapolis suspended license attorneys at 317-982-6122 or by filling out the online contact form.

What Is Considered Driving With A Suspended License In Indiana?

Under Indiana Code 9-24-19-2, “an individual who (1) knows that [his] driving privileges, driver’s license, or permit is suspended or revoked; and (2) operates a motor vehicle upon a highway less than 10 years after the date on which judgment was entered against the individual for a prior unrelated violation of section 1 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.”

What Are The Penalties For Driving With A Suspended License?

IC § 9-24-19-2 (Burns, Lexis Advance through P.L.210-2018, with gaps of P.L.177-2018, P.L.189-2018, and P.L.208-2018, from the Second Regular Session of the 120th General Assembly). A Class A misdemeanor can result in a $5000 fine and up to one year in jail. Furthermore, if you drive with a suspended or revoked license, you risk further license suspension. If you are caught driving with a suspended license, then your time of suspension will be extended or re-new back to the original time of suspension. If you are caught driving with a revoked license, then you will not be reinstated to your driver’s license for a year or more. You may be viewed as a habitual traffic offender, which could lead to a longer term of license suspension in addition to likely receiving points on your license.

What Is Notice?

According to Coats v. State, in order to be convicted of driving with a suspended license, the driver needs to have known or have had a reasonable opportunity to know that his license was suspended. Coats v. State, 697 N.E.2d 1261(Ind. Ct. App. 1998). This means adequate notice needs to be provided to the defendant that they have a suspended license and cannot drive. Notice can come in the form of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) mailing notice of suspension to the defendant. It is the state’s burden to prove adequate notice was provided. If you are unsure of your license status, you may request your driving record through the Indiana BMV.

Request A Free Consultation Today

Are you or a loved one currently driving with a suspended license? If so, reach out to Hayes Law Office today for help getting your license back as soon as possible. In most cases, the courts can order your local BMV to suspend your license or driving privileges. Your license can get suspended for several different violations like OWI/DUI or having too many speeding tickets on your record.

Contact the Hayes Law Office today to learn about the law firm’s experienced legal services in Indianapolis.