Driving with a Suspended License

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Driving Under Suspension
Don’t just plead guilty to a DUS charge. Driving under Suspension is a frightening charge in Pennsylvania. If you are found guilty of 75 P.S. 1543, PennDOT will add even longer to your suspension. If it is DUI-related reason for the suspension, you are facing mandatory jail time. Also, if it’s not DUI-related after a certain number, you will face mandatory jail time too. It makes for a vicious cycle of suspension after suspension. We can help stop the cycle. 

 

When selecting which attorney to hire, please consider:

  • Can you call anytime and talk to a live person?
  • Do they offer payment plans with no credit checks?
  • Will your attorney be attentive and explain what’s going on?

At The McShane Firm, we answer yes to all of these questions. We strive to provide you with a great customer service experience during this tough time.

 

Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License

DUS if any part of the Suspension was due to DUI

Offense Type:
If DUS-DUI (no alcohol in system)
Offense Grade
Summary Traffic
Fine
$500
Mandatory (Min)
60 Days
Jail (Max)
90 Days
License Suspension
1 Additional Year
Offense Type:
DUS-DUI (no alcohol in system) 2nd Offense
Offense Grade
Summary
Fine
$1,000
Mandatory (Min)
90 Days
Jail (Max)
—
License Suspension
1 Additional Year
Offense Type:
DUS-DUI (no alcohol in system) 3rd or Subsequent Offense
Offense Grade
Misdemeanor of the Third Degree
Fine
$2,500
Mandatory (Min)
6 Months
Jail (Max)
—
License Suspension
1 Additional Year
Offense Type:
If DUS-DUI & BAC 0.02% or Above
Offense Grade
Summary Traffic
Fine
$1,000
Mandatory (Min)
90 Days
Jail (Max)
90 Days
License Suspension
2 Additional Year
Offense Type:
If DUS-DUI & 2nd Alcohol Violation (Not Just a 2nd Violation)
Offense Grade
Third Degree Misdemeanor
Fine
$2,500
Mandatory (Min)
6 Months
Jail (Max)
1 Year
License Suspension
2 Additional Year
Offense Type:
If DUS-DUI & 3rd Alcohol Violation (Not Just a 3rd Violation)
Offense Grade
First Degree Misdemeanor
Fine
$5,000
Mandatory (Min)
2 Years
Jail (Max)
5 Years
License Suspension
2 Additional Year

Driving under Suspension Non-DUI related

Offense Type:
First Conviction
Fine
$200
Mandatory (Min)
—
Jail (Max)
N/A
License Suspension
1 Additional Year
Offense Type:
Second through Fifth Conviction
Fine
$1,000
Mandatory (Min)
—
Jail (Max)
6 Months
License Suspension
1 Additional Year
Offense Type:
Sixth Conviction or more
Fine
$1,000
Mandatory (Min)
30 Days
Jail (Max)
6 Months
License Suspension
1 Additional Year

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  • We take time to understand your personal needs and goals. Then we cater our legal strategy to fit you.
  • We care about you. We listen and return phone calls. We will take time to explain things so you are not left anxious in the dark.
  • We will make this as easy as possible. We will try to minimize the number of times you have to be in court which means less disruption of your work and family life.

Does this sound like what you are looking for in an attorney? If yes, then take the next step and call (717) 657-3900.

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