Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog
Earlier this month, a 39-year-old Buffalo, New York resident was pulled over by State Police for an unsafe lane change in the town of Lancaster. Time J. Thomas was driving with 25 current driver’s license suspensions, according to a news article at The Buffalo News.
State police said that on Tuesday February 4, they spotted a car on Transit Road changing lanes in an unsafe manner. Thomas was pulled over just after 11:30 p.m.. It was also discovered that he was wanted on a warrant for aggravated unlicensed operation by Cheektowaga Town Court.
Thomas was issued tickets to appear in Lancaster Town Court, and charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation stemming from more than ten suspensions and other traffic violations which were not specified in the report.
Michigan drivers license restoration attorneys understand the difficulty individuals face when their license has been suspended or revoked. While it seems impossible that anyone would have his or her license suspended 25 times, it does happen as evidenced here. In Michigan, driving with a suspended license can lead to severe penalties which range from possible jail time, fines, and driver’s responsibility fees to longer suspension and even revocation.
There are times when an individual simply has no choice but to drive on a suspended license. Other times, people take the chance thinking that if they drive in a safe manner, they won’t get caught. Either way, driving on a suspended license puts your freedom at risk, and increases the likelihood that your driver’s license may be suspended for a longer period of time, or even revoked permanently.
The process of having a driver’s license restored in the state of Michigan requires that the individual schedule a hearing with the DAAD, or Michigan Secretary of State’s Driver Assessment and Appeal Division. The process is not one which is simple and straightforward, but one that requires careful preparation and thought so that good results can be obtained. It is highly recommended that anyone whose license has been suspended or revoked due to DUI or refusal to take a chemical test consult with a qualified Michigan driver’s license reinstatement lawyer at once.