In Nebraska, you can receive a driver’s license suspension or revocation for a variety of different reasons.
You can lose your license after getting a DUI, repeatedly violating traffic laws, or as an administrative remedy.
No matter what led to your license suspension, driving while your license is suspended counts as a new and separate criminal traffic violation.
The penalty for driving with a suspended license differs from the penalty for driving with a revoked license.
It is important to understand the difference between the two when you strategize how to get your driving with a suspended license charge dismissed.
Our attorneys at Petersen Criminal Defense Law have represented hundreds of clients dealing with a revoked or suspended driver’s license.
We can fight against your charges for driving on a suspended license and work to get your driver’s license reinstated. Contact us today so we can get started.
Why Does Nebraska Suspend a Driver’s License?
A driver’s license suspension or revocation can occur due to a number of situations, including receiving a DUI conviction or not having proof of insurance.
The DMV provides more reasons your driver’s license can be suspended, revoked, or impounded within the state, such as:
- Use of a vehicle while committing a crime;
- Falsifying or withholding information on a license application;
- Leaving the scene of an accident without providing a name and address;
- Eluding law enforcement;
- Letting another person use your driver’s license;
- Failure to maintain the required minimum insurance liability coverage and involvement in a crash;
- Failure to comply with a child or spousal support order; and
- Transporting a child while intoxicated.
There are other criminal charges that can result in you losing your license upon conviction.
Penalty for Driving with a Suspended License
If your license is suspended, your driving privileges are suspended. If you operate a vehicle with a suspended license, you commit a Class III misdemeanor.
A Class III misdemeanor carries the potential of up to three months in jail and a fine of up to $500.
In some situations, your license is revoked instead of suspended.
Nebraska requires license revocation after certain criminal convictions, including:
- Vehicular manslaughter;
- Hit-and-run where another person is injured or killed;
- DUI;
- Three charges of reckless driving within one year; or
- Refusing to submit to an alcohol test in violation of implied consent laws.
For a first-time offense, driving with a revoked license is considered a Class II misdemeanor. A Class II misdemeanor carries the potential of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Additionally, you will face an additional license revocation period of one year. The potential penalties stay the same for a second and third offense, but the additional license revocation period expands to two years.
If you receive a fourth or subsequent conviction for driving with a revoked license, you commit a Class I misdemeanor.
A Class I misdemeanor carries the potential of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. Additionally, you will lose your license for an additional two years.
How Can an Attorney Help Me with a Charge for Driving with a Suspended License?
An experienced attorney can make all the difference in a criminal case.
Our knowledge and expertise in this area give us a unique insight into how these cases work and what strategies are successful.
Attorney Tom Petersen has over 25 years of advocating in Nebraska State and Federal Courts, and this experience has prepared him to fight for you.
You do not have to take our word for it; check out some of our client testimonials:
“I will start by saying Tom is a great lawyer inside and outside of the courtroom. After contacting many DUI lawyers in the Omaha area, Tom was the only one to get back with me and get the ball rolling without the hassle of me having to call over and over again. From start to finish of my case he was able to provide very successful results and always kept me informed. He is by far a very knowledgeable lawyer who cares about the best interests of his clients. I would recommend him to any of my friends or family needing an attorney. Thanks again Tom for all your hard work; keep it up!” — Ryan
“Tom recently represented me in a case. He was very knowledgeable regarding state law, was responsive to my inquiries, had innovative solutions to the case, and ultimately was successful in obtaining a judgment that I was happy with. His professionalism, dedication, and tenacity are very well established, and I would most certainly recommend his services to others dealing with a similar situation.” — Anonymous
Driving with a suspended license might seem minor as far as criminal violations go, but losing your driver’s license for a lengthy period of time can cause serious hardship.
Contact the team at Petersen Criminal Defense Law today to discuss ways you can fight these charges and keep your driving privileges intact.
Attorney Petersen was invited to join the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) organization in 2013. NAFDD vets thousands of lawyers and only chooses those who have achieved stellar results in DUI defense cases. Attorney Petersen was named one of the Top 50 defense attorneys in Nebraska out of more than 5,000.
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