Will a license be revoked for driving on a suspended license?

Anyone driving on a suspended license, or who has driven that way, should realize that it is a crime.  If you get caught, you face the possibility of a number of punishments, including having your driving privileges revoked.

There are several ways that a court can deal with someone who decides to drive without a license. Fines are almost inevitable. Additionally, a person may be incarcerated and her driver’s license may be revoked.

Many people mistakenly interchange suspension and revocation. When being told that they may have their privileges revoked, they believe that they have been through it before and the only difference is that the length will be extended. These individuals often get a rude awakening. When a person’s driver’s license is revoked, the state permanently eliminates a person’s privilege. To ever drive again legally, the person must reapply.

A driver’s license is usually revoked because a person has a notable history of offenses. Most people who are caught driving on a suspended license do not have their privileges revoked for a first offense.  It may be a possibility, however, especially if a person has a bad driving record prior to this offense, even if for different violations. Each subsequent conviction of driving without a license increases a person’s chances of revocation.

The penalties for driving on a suspended license vary among the states. If you or someone that you know is facing charges, it is wise to schedule a consultation with a criminal defense attorney to find out whether there is a risk of revocation.