Driver’s License Suspension: A Potential Consequence of Charges in Morris County

Will they suspend my license for charges in Morris County?You may be surprised to learn that some criminal convictions can affect your driver’s license in New Jersey. Most people realize that if they gather enough points on their driving record, their license can be suspended. Twelve points or more during a period of three years will suspend your license. However, other activities can also result in a driver’s license suspension. Fighting particular charges with the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney can be the best thing you can do to avoid having your license suspended. Here are some of the most common charges that can result in driver’s license suspension in New Jersey. For help with your specific charges, contact our Morristown office anytime at (908) 336-5008. You can also send us an email to arrange a free consultation.

Mandatory License Suspension for DWI

If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, your license will automatically be suspended. This is an absolute requirement under New Jersey DWI law. For a first DUI offense, if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over 0.10, then your license will be suspended between seven months and one year. 1st offenses involving a BAC between 0.08 (the legal limit) and 0.10 will result in a three-month suspension if you’re convicted. If you have a second DUI conviction within a period of 10 years, then you will have to endure a two-year license suspension. A third offense for driving under the influence results in a 10-year license suspension for those found guilty. It is also important to note that license suspensions are also mandatory if a driver who is pulled over for a suspected DWI refuses to submit to a breathalyzer test.

Driver’s License Suspended for Failure to Appear in Court

Your driver’s license can also be suspended if you fail to appear in court in New Jersey. Failure to appear charges can be the result of not coming to a scheduled court hearing for a serious indictable offense, or it can be the result of something as simple as forgetting about a court date for a traffic ticket. If you have hearing scheduled, you should always appear—and bring your criminal defense attorney with you. Because of the harsh consequences of not going to court, you should be sure to update your contact information and address with the court if you are involved in any legal proceeding. If you come to find out your license has been suspensed for failing to appear in court, our attorneys can help resolve this issue and get a new court date scheduled in your case.

Can the Court Suspend my License for Reckless Driving?

Technically, a reckless driving conviction does not come with an automatic license suspension in New Jersey. However, when the conviction has certain aggravating factors, a judge could choose to suspend your license after this type of charge. The judge must find a willful or wanton disregard for person or property. A willful violation of the reckless driving statute is an aggravated form of reckless driving. This type of action is very likely to cause injuries or damage to other people or property. There is no strict definition of when a judge can impose a license suspension under New Jersey law. For instance, improper passing, excessive speeding, and other similar conduct could warrant a suspension in some situations, particularly if you have a history of traffic violations.

Losing your License for Drug Charges

You can also lose your license if you’re convicted of certain types of drug crimes in New Jersey. In fact, driver’s license suspension is mandatory if certain conditions are met. Generally, any violation of a drug law will carry a license revocation of not less than six months, but no more than two years. This includes Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and any charges for cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or prescription drugs. However, the court can find that there is a “compelling” reason to avoid imposing this consequence, for instance, if the suspension would result in extreme hardship and alternative means of transportation are not available to you. Your defense attorney can make this type of argument on your behalf, so you have the best opportunity to avoid having your license suspended for a drug crime.

How do I Avoid Having my License Suspensed?

The likelihood of your license being revoked or suspended is lower if you have an experienced criminal defense attorney aggressively defending you. If you or a loved one is facing charges, call The Tormey Law Firm’s Morristown office today to get more information on how we can help. You can reach us around the clock at (908) 336-5008.

Client Reviews

  • Excellent Representation

  • Quite Pleased

  • Professional and Responsive

  • Wonderful and Trusted Lawyer in American

  • Restraining Order Dismissed

  • Life saver!

  • Assault charge

  • James

  • Managing Director

  • Travis J. Tormey is a NO NONSENSE type of guy that gets things Done Right with No Delays. Excellent Find.

  • Excellent Attorney, Highly Recommend!

  • No promises, just a Pro!

  • Excellent Lawyer... Helped me in every step off my Case..

  • Great work

  • Best lawyer!!

  • FRO removal success!!

  • Easy to work with, straightforward

  • Kept my license

  • Father of client

  • Excellent Attorney , Charges Dismissed as promised

  • Helped every step of the way

  • Avoid mandatory jail time on shoplifting charges

  • GREAT – HONEST- ATTORNEY -AND – VERY GOOD

  • Help

  • Did the job he was hired to do

  • Great lawyer

  • Simple assault charge was dropped

  • Top Notch Representation

  • Well worth it.

  • DUI Case Dismissed

  • 2 felony charges dismissed

  • Cameron bury

  • great attorney

  • Hands Down Professional and delivers results!!!

  • DUI case dismissed

  • 125 stars out of 10!!

  • Excellent at getting best outcome

  • Excellent Attorney

  • TRO Dismissal

  • Efficient Excellent attorney.

  • Excellent attorney

  • Travis successfully defended me in an unprecedented Final Restraining Order Trial with ease

  • Kick Ass Attorney!

  • Efficient and professional attorney

  • Great Lawyer And Great Results

  • Top Notch DUI Attorney

  • Client Domestic Violence

  • Restraining Order

  • A real pro in a time of need - DWI Dismissed.

  • The most experienced, patient and affordable attorney

  • Travis Tormey successfully had a False TRO against me dismissed.

  • Underaged Drinking

  • Underaged Drinking

  • DUI Dismissed

  • Saved me from a DUI. HIGHLY recommended

  • Restraining Order

  • Case dismissed with Data Driven Facts

  • Respectful. Attentive. Professional.

  • Trespassing and Under the Influence Disorderly Persons charges

  • If you are reading this- You have reached the right place! Undoubtedly, the BEST Law Firm in New Jersey!

  • Amazing attorney with a heart of gold

  • Exceeded my expectations, Highly Professional Attorney

  • Responsive and knowledgeable.

  • The Tormey law firm was very kind and professional

  • Expungement

  • Travis Tormey is a True Professional Who Kept Me Out of Jail

  • Saved me a whole ton of problems

  • Travis Tormey Review

  • A nightmare case, with a happy ending.

  • Elite NJ Marijuana Attorney! 5 Stars!!

  • An Excellent lawyer!

  • Great lawyer for DUI

  • I highly endorse Travis Tormey.

  • Travis Tormey Law Firm

  • Travis is a Lifesaver

  • Travis J. Tormey - Evaluation

  • Great Lawyer. Got me off exactly what I wanted

  • Consummate Professional!

  • Great Criminal Defense Lawyer

  • Good Service

  • Exceptional Lawyer

  • Exceptional Lawyer

  • Hired to defend me for aggravated assault

  • Hired to defend me in a restraning order

  • Excellent attorney, highly recommend his talents

  • DWI Counsel

  • I highly recommend Mr. Tormey

  • Great attorney

  • Travis Tormey, Esq. - Great Results!

  • Travis Tormey - Excellent Attorney-Kind and Trustworthy

  • Excellent Attorney-Trustworthy and Kind

  • An Outstanding lawyer!!! That will represent you in the correct way!

  • Excellent Attorney! You will not be dissapointed....

  • Travis Tormey Gets Results!

  • tormey

  • Success!!

  • Travis Tormey Review

  • Only Lawyer I Recommend

  • Very Grateful

  • Attorney review of Travis Tormey

  • Excellent

Video Library

Experience You Can Trust

With unmatched knowledge and experience in the practice of law, the seasoned attorneys at The Tormey Law Firm are committed to serving their clients and tenaciously confronting the allegations against them.

We will examine every facet of your case in order to defend your constitutional rights and reputation.

With a dedicated legal advocate to assist you, our attorneys will ensure that you are never forced to navigate the complex legal process on your own.

The Tormey Law Firm

Morristown Location

55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400, Morristown, NJ 07960

(908) 336-5008 Directions

Areas we serve

All of Morris County including Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Denville Township, Dover, East Hanover Township, Florham Park, Hanover Township, Harding Township, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Long Hill Township, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Mount Arlington, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown, Mount Olive Township, Mountain Lakes, Netcong, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Pequannock Township, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Roxbury Township, Victory Gardens, Washington Township, and Wharton.

Visa-Mastercard-Amex-Discover