Posted by duijim in on March 24, 2013
Georgia has stiff penalties for people who are convicted of violating O.C.G.A. 40-5-121 or O.C.G.A. 40-5-75 Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License. Penalties for this statute include fines, jail times, and 6 months of additional license suspension with no limited driving permit for work.
You may have several defenses to this charge depending on why your driver’s license is suspended or revoked, whether or not you had noticed that your license was suspended or revoked, and whether or not you are eligible to get your driver’s license reinstated. It is vitally important that you speak with an experienced attorney about this charge, and any possible defenses you may have or alternative pleas you may be able to enter in order to avoid fines, jail time, or further license suspension.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-121 or O.C.G.A. 40-5-75 Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License:
- First Conviction (Within 5 Years): Minimum $500 fine, 2 days in jail, and 6 additional months of license suspension.
- Second Conviction (Within 5 Years): $1000 to $2,500 fine, 10 days in jail, and 6 additional months of license suspension. A second conviction in a 5 year period for this offense is a High and Aggravated Misdemeanor.
- Third Conviction (Within 5 Years): $1000 to $2,500 fine, 10 days in jail, and 6 additional months of license suspension. A third conviction in a 5 year period for this offense is a High and Aggravated Misdemeanor.
- Fourth Conviction (Within 5 Years): A fourth conviction in a 5 year period for this offense is a felony. Felony charges carry a minimum of one year in jail and a minimum fine of $1,000. An additional 6 months of license suspension is also imposed upon conviction.
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