Although the penalties for many traffic offenses may be considered minimal, Driving While Suspended/Revoked is not included in that category. In fact, in New Jersey, a person convicted of this offense may face mandatory jail time as well as up to $2250.00 in fines and penalties.
When something as serious as this is at stake, do not go to Court alone. Jason A. Volet is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney and has represented clients throughout the State charged with Driving While Suspended/Revoked. Although it may appear that there is no defense to this charge, this is untrue. An individual must be afforded “adequate notice” of the suspension. Let Jason A. Volet challenge the adequacy of this notice. In addition, you may have not even known your license was suspended. In New Jersey, your driver’s license may be suspended for a number of reasons: failure to pay fines, failure to appear in Court, failure to pay DMV surcharges, failure to pay a license restoration fee, or for points. Jason A. Volet can assist you in clearing up the previous suspension and then negotiate with the Prosecutor for a lesser charge.
Penalties
Penalties for Driving While Suspended/Revoked are set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 as follows:
- Upon conviction for a first offense, a fine of $500.00 and up to six (6) months loss of license;
- Upon conviction for a second offense, a fine of $750.00, imprisonment in the county jail for 1-5 days and up to six months loss of license;
- Upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, a fine of $1000.00, imprisonment in the county jail for 10 days and up to a six month loss of license.
If you are previously suspended for a DWI or Refusal, there is a mandatory 1-2 year loss of license and 10-90 days in the county jail. If you are suspended and have an accident (even if it is not your fault) resulting in bodily injury, you face a mandatory 45-180 days in the county jail.
If you have received a summons for Driving While Suspended/Revoked (N.J.S.A. 39:3-40), contact the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC immediately.
