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Will Criminal Charges Affect My Driver’s License?

Certain Convictions can Result in a Driver’s License Suspension

Depending on the charge you are facing, your criminal charge can certainly affect your driver’s license – and not in a good way. Certain convictions can result in a driver’s license suspension while others can result in a revocation, which is similar, but not the same.

When you are facing any type of criminal charge, working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight the charge will increase your chance of having it lowered or even dismissed completely. Even when you are convicted of a criminal offense, an effective legal defense strategy can reduce the penalties you face, which can mean a shorter driver’s license suspension period or the opportunity for a limited driving permit.

Which Offenses can Impact a Driver’s License?

As a licensed Georgia driver, you can have your driver’s license suspended or revoked as a penalty for being convicted of any of the following offenses in Georgia or another state:

Additionally, your driver’s license can be suspended if you fail to make your required child support payments for a period of 60 days or longer.

Reinstating Your Driver’s License

When and how you can reinstate your driver’s license depends on whether it was revoked or suspended. A revocation is the complete termination of an individual’s driving privileges for a specified period of time. When this specified period of time is over, the individual can apply for a new driver’s license. To become a licensed driver again, he or she must have satisfied all of the requirements of his or her sentence and re-take all driving tests. A suspension is a more temporary termination of an individual’s driving privileges. Just like with a revocation, a driver’s license suspension lasts for a specific period of time, after which the individual can apply for a driver’s license.

Work with an Experienced Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Having your driver’s license suspended or revoked can have a serious impact on your ability to get to work, get to school, and perform your regular errands like grocery shopping and attending doctor appointments. When you are facing one of the charges that can result in a driver’s license suspension or revocation, the most effective way to avoid this penalty is to work with an experienced criminal defense lawyer . To get started with our team at Zimmerman & Associates, email our firm or call us at (770) 350-0100 to schedule your free legal consultation in our office.