Fayetteville, NC, DWLR (Driving While License Revoked) Attorney
Defense In North Carolina For DWLR Charges
A driving while license revoked (DWLR) charge causes problems in both criminal and civil court and can also affect your auto insurance points. Perhaps you are the driver who did not know that your license was suspended until a police officer pulled you over in a routine traffic stop. Or perhaps you are the driver who discovers your license was suspended when your auto insurance carrier drops your coverage.
I am Gregory M. Byrd, Attorney at Law, and I am a criminal defense lawyer. A common issue I handle is helping reinstate driver’s licenses for those charged with a DWLR. I represent clients in both civil court and criminal court proceedings in North Carolina.
Driving While Licensed Revoked
The DMV is granted the final decision to suspend your license. They can decide to take it for a DWI conviction, excess points on your driving record or for a variety of traffic violations. On occasion your license can be suspended and you are not aware of it — especially if you live out of state. Typical reasons for a license suspension include:
- Failure to appear in court for a traffic violation
- Suspension for excessive speeding
- Suspension for driving while impaired
As a criminal defense attorney, I have had success in getting the license suspension time period reduced or suspended so my clients don’t have to cope with any additional license revocation time. The results I am able to achieve for you will depend on the facts of your case.
Contact my law firm to schedule an initial meeting and we can get the process started.
Stiff Penalties For Traffic Violation And DWLR Convictions
If you are convicted of a DWLR, in conjunction with a traffic violation, the penalties can be quite stiff. The DMV adds additional time to your driver’s license suspension:
- A first additional revocation is for one year
- A second revocation is for two years
- A third or subsequent revocation is permanent
Byrd Is The Word For DWLR Defense — Call 910-678-0966
If you were driving while your license was revoked, and received a traffic violation at the same time, you need serious legal help to protect your right to drive. That’s why I’m here. Call my Fayetteville law office, or contact me online, and we’ll get started on your legal defense.