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SUSPENDED LICENSE DEFENSE LAWYER
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RI Suspended License Lawyer
If your Rhode Island driver’s license was suspended, no doubt you were inconvenienced in ways you didn’t anticipate. A criminal charge for driving on a suspended license has made your life even more difficult and stressful. But we can help. Call us to discuss your suspended license case today, for some advice from a lawyer experienced in dealing with suspended license issues.
You may not have even known your license was under suspension. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including moving, or a mistake by the DMV in notifying you of the suspension. If it wasn't your fault, we can absolutely challenge the court and fight to get your case dismissed.
If you have been charged with Driving With a Suspended License, you need an attorney who will take the time to investigate the circumstances surrounding your arrest and who will explain your options for defense. To discuss your suspended license charges with an aggressive defense lawyer, call 401-228-8271 or email at mm@matthewtmarin.com.
Suspended License Charge:
Laws and Penalties
FIRST OFFENSE -
- 3 Month Additional Loss of License Minimum
- Mandatory Five-Hundred (500) Dollar Fine
- Mandatory Ten (10) Days Minimum in Jail if the Suspension was a result of DUI, Breathalyzer Refusal, Reckless Driving, Operating to Endanger or Three Moving Violations within a one-year period
SECOND OFFENSE (within 5 years) -
- 6 Month Additional Loss of License Minimum
- Mandatory Five-Hundred (500) Dollar Fine
- Mandatory Six (6) to Twelve (12) Months in Jail if the Suspension was a result of DUI, Breathalyzer Refusal, Reckless Driving, Operating to Endanger, or Three Moving Violations within a one-year period
THIRD OFFENSE (within 5 years) -
- Mandatory One-Thousand (1,000) Dollar Fine
- Up to One (1) Year in Jail and/or Participation in a Public Service Program
- Minimum of One (1) Year in Jail if the Suspension was a result of DUI, Breathalyzer Refusal, Reckless Driving, Operating to Endanger, or Three Moving Violations within a one-year period
Are there Defenses?
Yes, there are legitimate defense strategies based on the reasons for the stop, as well as the possibility that your license should not have been suspended in the first place, and DMV errors.
Even if you weren’t aware that your license had been suspended, you can still be charged. In most cases, you are notified by the court when your license has been suspended, but ignorance of the suspension does not get you off the hook. If the court believes you were legitimately notified, and should have known about the suspension, you could be convicted.
It is important to hire a skilled defense lawyer as soon as possible to begin the process of gathering evidence and crafting a legal defense to the serious charges you are facing. Contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case, your rights, and your options. The Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc. can be reached by calling (401) 228-8271 or by email at mm@matthewtmarin.com.
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter. Also, the Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
The Law Offices of
Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc.
127 Dorrance Street
Penthouse Suite
Providence, RI 02903
Phone (401) 228-8271
Fax (401) 633-6584
