Kernersville License Suspension Lawyer

Kernersville License Suspension Attorney

If you need help determining if you are eligible for driving privileges in Kernersville, NC, a Kernersville license suspension lawyer can help. They can explain your eligibility for a license reinstatement after a driving-related event like driving while impaired (a DWI) or a non-driving-related issue like failing to pay child support. Regardless of the reason your license is suspended, an attorney can help discuss how to qualify for driving privileges.

Eligibility for Driving Privileges – Pretrial

In order to be able to drive before a trial for a DWI charge, you must meet specific conditions. You must:

• Not have any unresolved, pending criminal charges for driving while impaired – other than for the criminal charge that revoked your driver’s license.
• Have had a valid driver’s license at the time of your alleged criminal offense, or have a license that expired recently (less than 1 year).
• Have had at least 10 days pass since the revocation (if a 30-day revocation). If the original period of license revocation was 45 days, then at least 30 days have passed since the revocation.
• Get an assessment for substance abuse from a mental health care provider or facility, and you must register, or you must agree to participate in the training or treatment program they recommend.
• Not have any other conviction for impaired driving during your revocation period for your pending driving charge.
• Not have any other license revocation other than for the charge that is pending, and you may not have any other impaired driving charge that is considered pending.
• Have surrendered your license pursuant to NCGS Section 20-16.5(a)(5).

These are complicated conditions, and an experienced attorney can discuss how to meet each condition to resume your driving privileges in the pretrial state.

Eligibility for Driving Privileges – Post-Conviction

To be eligible for driving privileges after a conviction, you must:

• Have had a valid license or a driver’s license that expired under 1 year at the time of the criminal offense.
• Be sentenced at a Level 3, 4, or 5 – as you cannot be eligible for driving privileges for other convictions. However, if you are convicted as a Level 2, and that level was based solely on a prior conviction within the last seven years and your BAC was under a .15, you may qualify for a driving privilege.
• Not have any other license revocations in effect currently.
• Not have any pending impaired driving charge, or any conviction for another offense after your current one.
• Obtain an assessment for substance abuse.
• Obtain a DL-123 insurance form from your insurance company and give it to the court.

For more information, speak with a trusted license suspension lawyer familiar with post-conviction driving privilege eligibility.

Post-Conviction Driving Privileges Requiring Interlock

In North Carolina, some limited driving privileges after a DWI conviction may require you to install an ignition interlock system in your vehicle. This devices estimate your blood alcohol content before allowing you to start your car. You typically have to meet certain requirements, have an interlock device installed in your car, and comply with any other restrictions set by the court before you can resume driving in limited circumstances.

An experienced attorney can discuss whether you are eligible for driving privileges after a conviction for a DWI charge and the specific limited driving privileges for which you may be eligible.

FAQs

How Much Does It Cost to Get Your License Unsuspended in Kernersville, North Carolina?

In Kernersville, NC, there are several steps required to get your license reinstated, and costs vary. To reinstate your license, visit the DMV to pay the reinstatement/service costs. Then, you can apply for a new license, take any DMV tests, and complete any other steps to restore your license. We recommend that you seek the help of an experienced attorney. If the suspension involved a criminal sentence or wasn’t for a driving-related reason (like failing to pay child support), an experienced attorney can provide reliable legal assistance.

Should I Plead Guilty to Driving with a Suspended License in Kernersville?

No, you shouldn’t plead guilty to driving with a suspended license in Kernersville, NC. A guilty plea will result in a longer license suspension. Instead, you can consult a license reinstatement attorney to help you fight the charges you face and help protect your license privileges. An attorney can help negotiate a plea deal and discuss all options based on your specific charges.

How Much Does a Lawyer Charge to Help with a License Suspension?

Having the right representation for a license suspension can make all the difference, but each NC attorney can set their own fees for legal representation. Attorneys with more experience and more complicated cases usually cost more. Any attorney you are considering can discuss their written fee agreement.

At LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC, we offer free consultations to discuss how we can help with a driver’s license suspension. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation today.

Could I Get My License Suspended After a First DWI in NC?

Yes, you will have a license suspension for a first-time DWI in NC for at least one year. You might be able to have limited driving privileges after a period – if you meet certain conditions, like completing an alcohol education program.

Schedule A Free License Suspension Consultation Today

Driver’s license suspensions are stressful and can quickly become overwhelming, but a lawyer can make a difference in your suspension outcome.

At LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC, we can discuss your unique case, challenge the evidence to be used against you and help protect your future. Our office is part of a vibrant and diverse section of Winston-Salem, and it’s easily accessible. Right off Stratford Road (US 158) and Silas Creek Parkway (NC 67), our Winston-Salem office is just about 10-15 minutes from Kernersville.

We take a personalized approach to each case, and we can provide reliable legal help throughout your case. Don’t face a license suspension alone. Contact the team at LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC, today to schedule a free consultation.