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Is driving with a revoked license a felony?
My cousin has a revoked license after failing to pay child support. Nevertheless, he continues to drive. I’ve told him it might result in a more significant charge, but he disagrees. Is driving with a revoked license considered a felony?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds like a tough situation! If you want to deter your cousin from breaking the law, let him know that driving with a revoked license is at least a misdemeanor and may be a felony in some cases.
If it’s considered a misdemeanor in the state where the driver was charged, they may face:
- Jail time of up to 364 days
- Community service
- Extended loss of license
- Fines as high as thousands of dollars
A driver’s license revocation is typically classified as a felony if:
- A license is revoked due toDUI
- A driver injures someone while driving on a revoked license
- It’s a driver’s second offense of driving with a revoked license
Either way, the charge is likely to have far-reaching legal ramifications, will leave a permanent mark on one’s criminal record, and can affect a person’s opportunities for employment.
Once your cousin’s license is reinstated, he’ll likely face a big hike in his car insurance rates. To find a better-priced policy, tell him to use the
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