Derek M. Gray
Attorney
Graystar Legal and McMinn & Logan are now McMinn, Logan & Gray
Few things in life can cause as many problems as the suspension or revocation of a driver’s license. Anybody who learns that their license is no longer valid will want to contact our Winston-Salem suspended license attorney for help getting their license restored.
Call Graystar Legal in Winston-Salem today to get started on the road to reinstating your license.
We treat our clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
The lawyers at Graystar Legal have years of experience helping people all over North Carolina get their licenses back in good standing after tense encounters with police officers. We can help determine the issue with your North Carolina driver’s license and then fight to regain your privileges.
There are several reasons why a driving license can suddenly be in poor standing. Revocation or suspension of driving privileges can be the result of:
People can also face suspensions or revocations for failing to respond to a North Carolina DMV notice, failure to appear in court, not paying traffic tickets, fines, or surcharges, not paying child support, illegally transporting alcoholic beverages, or driving recklessly or aggressively.
According to North Carolina driving without a license laws, an individual whose driver’s license is revoked and who drives a motor vehicle on North Carolina highways while the license is revoked commits a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Any person whose driver’s license was revoked because of an impaired driving revocation and who drove a motor vehicle on North Carolina highways commits a Class 1 misdemeanor.
An individual who has been disqualified but drives a commercial motor vehicle during their disqualification period commits a Class 1 misdemeanor and will be further disqualified for an additional period as follows:
Driving on an invalid license is generally a misdemeanor offense in North Carolina.
The three types of possible penalties for misdemeanor convictions include:
Sentences in North Carolina are also based on prior conviction levels, with the three levels being:
After a judge reviews an alleged offender’s prior convictions, sentences can include:
Misdemeanors can involve mitigating or aggravating factors. Aggravated and mitigated sentences are established under North Carolina General Statute § 15A-1340.16.
The district court hears misdemeanors and infractions.
The district courthouse is in the Forsyth County Courthouse, located at:
200 N Main St.
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 779-6300
Forsyth County is District 22, but other nearby courts include:
District 22b Davidson County District Court Thomasville
22 Randolph Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-3185
District 18 Guilford County District Court High Point
505 East Green Drive
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 801-5252
Are you dealing with a suspended or revoked driver’s license in Winston-Salem or a nearby area in North Carolina?
Contact Graystar Legal for a free case review and help to get your driving privileges back immediately.
Our firm can investigate the cause of your suspension or revocation and seek reinstatement of your privileges through various means. You can contact us online to arrange a free consultation that will let us take a better look at your case details and address any other issues of concern to you.
you may be eligible for the First Offender program. This program may help you avoid a conviction and have your charges dismissed and possibly expunged from your record.
The prosecutor’s job is to convict you. Our job is to protect your rights
The length of a license suspension in North Carolina will depend on the reason for the suspension. Some common reasons for suspension and their associated suspension periods include: DWI suspension (1 year), reckless driving (30 days to 1 year), and failure to pay traffic tickets (indefinite until resolved).
Driving on a suspended license in North Carolina is a criminal offense that can result in further suspension or revocation of your license, fines, and even jail time. The severity of the penalties will depend on the specific circumstances of the case.
You should not drive with a suspended license as it is illegal and can result in further penalties or criminal charges. Instead, you can explore alternative transportation options such as public transportation, carpooling, using ride-share services or applying for a restricted license.
To unsuspend your license in North Carolina, you will need to follow the steps outlined by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The specific steps will depend on the reason for the suspension, but typically involve paying any outstanding fines, completing any required courses or programs, and providing documentation to prove that the issue has been resolved. Once all requirements have been met, you can request that your license be reinstated by the DMV.
Plea negotiations and guilty pleas can happen any time before a verdict.
Here are the areas we serve and the criminal courts where your charges will be heard. The best thing you can do now is speak with a lawyer and get a free consultation.
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