Suspended Drivers License

Suspended Drivers License in Georgia? We Can Help

Driving on a suspended license can result in jail time, fines, and a revoked license. Additionally, in the state of Georgia, work permit licenses are not available for persons convicted of driving on a suspended license. In cases involving drunk driving, it may be possible to obtain a temporary driving permit, though you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your car. If arrested for DUI, you should receive a notice of "administrative suspension," after which you have only 10 days to request a hearing before your license is automatically suspended.

At the law office of Michael M. Sheffield, we represent people facing license suspension and those arrested for driving on a suspended license. As your lawyer, Mr. Sheffield can explore alternatives to license revocation, heavy fines, and jail time, such as attending driving school and community service.

Avoid the revocation of your driver's license - contact suspended license attorney Michael M. Sheffield today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License

While each case is different, persons convicted for driving with a suspended license face the following penalties:

• First Conviction: Mandatory 2 days in jail; minimum fine of $500; 6 months additional suspension on top of your current suspension; must pay for 2 defensive driving classes and two license reinstatement fees.
• Second Conviction: Minimum 10 days in jail; a fine between $1,000 and $2,500; an additional license suspension on top of your current suspension.

Important Information about Your Suspended License

In the state of Georgia, a driver's license suspension begins immediately once you've been convicted of a traffic offense that calls for a license suspension. While you will most likely receive a notice of suspension at the time of your conviction, for other kinds of offenses you will not. For instance, if you fail to schedule a hearing after a DUI arrest, fail to renew your insurance, or fail to appear in traffic court, you won't receive a notice of suspension.

Once your license is suspended, under state law you must turn in your license before you begin receiving credit for the time of suspension served. Consequently, if you wait a month to turn in your license after learning it's been suspended, you won't get credit for the month your suspension has already been in effect for. For example, if you had a 6 month license suspension that began January 1, your suspension won't lift until August 1 if you wait until February 1 to turn in your license.

Contact Suspended License Attorney Michael M. Sheffield Today

Regardless whether you've lost your license due to a charge of DUI, reckless endangerment, unpaid traffic tickets, or excessive speeding, our office can help. We can ensure you comply with state law or file an affidavit with the court if you've lost your driver's license and can't turn it in.

Avoid unnecessary complications - contact suspended license lawyer Michael M. Sheffield today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.