What to do about a suspended license?

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What to do about a suspended license?

I have a DUI conviction in a state in which a first offense DUI carries a 90 day driver’s license suspension. However, I moved to another state a few years ago, where the offense carries a 1 year suspension. I’m moving back or rather I had planned to. My license in my former state is eligible to be reinstated; I even paid the $100 reinstatement fee on-line but because it’s expired they will not renew it while there is record of a suspension. I have an 8-5 job and I do side work at night and on weekends, so I have to drive at all hours. I work constantly to support my family. Yet every day and night I risk going to jail for it without a valid driver’s license. What can I do?

Asked on September 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, Tennessee

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You need to first get the suspension designation removed from your driver's license through the department of motor vehicles of the state where the license was issued and now has a suspended status. To get the suspension lifted sooner rather than later, it might be worth the time, effort and costs to have an attorney that is experienced in DUI matters assist you in getting the necessary forms submitted to the department of motor vehicles of the state where your license was initially suspended.

Once the suspended designation is removed, then you can then apply to have the driver's license renewed.


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