How does a license become suspended?
A suspended license can be the result from driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to pay child support, failure to pay traffic tickets, getting too many traffic violations, failure to appear in court on a traffic violation, parking violations, and even failing to pay five tolls or more.
What happens if I’m cited for a suspended or revoked license while driving?
Driving on a suspended or revoked license is a criminal offense in the state of Illinois, and can result in serious consequences. This offense is a Class A misdemeanor, and is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail and $2,500 in fines plus mandatory court costs. Under certain situations, driving on a license that is suspended from the result of driving under the influence has a first conviction of serving a minimum of 10 days in jail or thirty 30 days of community service.
What happens to my license long term?
If you are convicted of driving on a suspense license, the Secretary of State will extend your suspension for the same length of time as your original suspension. If your suspension has expired, the Secretary of State will re-suspend your driving privileges for the same length of time as your original suspension. If you are convicted of driving on a revoked license, the Secretary of State will not consider the reinstatement of your driver’s license for at least one year from the date of conviction.
It is imperative that you contact one of our traffic defense attorneys at Giannola Legal if you have received a ticket for driving while your license is suspended or revoked to understand the repercussions and how we can provide you the best defense.
