What to do if your license has been suspended due to not fully paying a criminal fine but you need to drive to work in order to be able to continue paying it?
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What to do if your license has been suspended due to not fully paying a criminal fine but you need to drive to work in order to be able to continue paying it?
My daughter was charged with posession of stolen goods. She recieved a misdameanor charge in exchange for testifying on who stole the goods and was fined $9,000 for value of stolen goods. She has paid court cost and made payments towards the fine. She is 22 years old and does not have this kind of money and thought making payments was acceptable but has now recieved notice that her driver lisence are being suspended because the fine has not been paid in full. How does she keep her lisence so she can work to pay fine?
Asked on February 22, 2013 under Criminal Law, West Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
What you are asking is if there is a "hardship" exception here. Unfortunately West Virginia does not offer a formal hardship license to allow suspended drivers to drive to and from work or school. I would speak with her attorney as soon as possible. Maybe she needs to find an alternative way to pay the fine immediately - such as a loan - to have her license reinstated. But I would first check with DMV to see how that is done given the offense. There are strict rules. Good luck.
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