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OPERATING AFTER LICENSE SUSPENDED

Operating after license suspended is a crime in Massachusetts. There are many reasons for a Driver’s license suspension. For example, failing to pay child support, failing to appear for court, failure to pay a ticket, speeding, failure to pay fines and fees even failure to pay taxes may result in license suspension.

Police can arrest anyone for driving with a suspended license. Also, the police may also have the car towed and the license plates revoked.


Operating After License Suspended

The District Attorney needs to prove three elements to get a conviction. They are:

  1. That person did operate or drive a motor vehicle after his or her license or right to operate a motor vehicle without a license had been suspended or revoked,
  2. Or, after notice of such suspension or revocation had been issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and received by the defendant or by his or her agent or employer,
  3. And, prior to the restoration of such license or right to operate or the issuance to him or her of a new license to operate, in violation of M.G.L. c.90, ยง23.

What is the Penalty for a Suspended License?

The penalty for driving with a suspended license in Massachusetts is imprisonment for not more than 10 days. There is also a mandatory fine upon conviction. Anyone convicted of driving after the suspension will have their driver’s license suspended for additional 60 days. The penalty for a subsequent offense is imprisonment not less than 60 days, not more than 1 year. Also, the RMV will suspend or revoke the license for an additional 60 days.


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Attorney Patrick T. Donovan provides the best criminal defense to people charged with operating with a suspended license. Attorney Donovan has represented many clients charged with motor vehicle crimes in Massachusetts.

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