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Should I get a lawyer for driving with a suspended license?
I needed to buy something, so I drove over to the store a few minutes from my house. As my luck would have it, I got pulled over and was surprised to learn I was driving with a suspended license. Should I hire a lawyer to defend me?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear of your incident, we know this can be a stressful time! Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible will likely increase your chances of getting the charges lessened or dropped—but this depends on the circumstances.
If your case is treated as a violation, you could face large fines. However, if you get criminally prosecuted, you could face jail time and even heftier fines. Having a lawyer will help you navigate the next steps you need to take.
Your license could be suspended for any of the following reasons (and more):
- Multiple driving violations, such as speeding, running red lights, running stop signs, or texting while driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol—also known as driving while intoxicated
- Driving without insurance—almost every state requires drivers to purchase at least a certain amount ofminimum liability insurance, and it’s illegal to drive without meeting your state’s requirements
- Finance-related—not paying for traffic tickets, missing child support payments, not paying for financial obligations from an accident
To avoid license suspensions due to driving without insurance, you’ll want to find
cheap car insurance
for at least the minimum required liability insurance. The licensed insurance broker app, Jerry
can help you compare customized quotes from over 50 top insurance companies so that you can get greater coverage for a lower price.Please be advised that this column should not be considered legal advice and is for general informational purposes only.
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