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At Powers McCartan, we provide experienced, resourceful, professional legal defense services to people facing criminal charges throughout North Carolina. When you need a compasionate legal advocate on your side in North Carolina courts, contact the law office of Powers McCartan.

Driving License Revoked

Defense on Charges of Driving on a Revoked License

Charlotte, North Carolina Traffic Violations Lawyer in the Mecklenburg Area

The North Carolina DMV has the power to temporarily suspend or permanently revoke your driving privileges for any number of reasons. And can sometimes do so without a formal preliminary hearing. Once the DMV decides to revoke your license, they must notify you in writing…but sending something in the mail does not always guarantee receipt.

There may be a number of reasons why a person would be driving after his or her license had been revoked or suspended (in North Carolina, a suspended license and a revoked license are the same thing).

If you were pulled over and charged with driving on a revoked license, contact the Charlotte law office of Powers McCartan. We defend people in traffic charges throughout Charlotte, Gastonia, Union, Lincoln, Iredell and Cabarrus counties.

Experienced Legal Defense for Serious Traffic Tickets

Defense attorney Bill Powers is a board-certified criminal law specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has been listed in North Carolina Super Lawyer magazine in criminal defense for 2007 and 2008. Mr. Powers and his team of defense attorneys have experience helping people through difficult times when a traffic ticket or criminal charge could have serious consequences on their job or home life.

Driving with a revoked license

Driving with a revoked license (DWLR) is a Class 1 misdemeanor. You WILL need to appear in court and you could face jail time, as well as a possible 220% increase in your auto insurance under the Safe Driver Incentive Plan.

  • If you are charged and convicted of a moving violation while driving with a revoked license, your license can be suspended for an additional 12 months.
  • If you are convicted of three (3) moving violations while your license is suspended, it could be permanently revoked.

Avoid a conviction whenever possible. Take the traffic charge seriously and get immediate help from an experienced traffic defense lawyer.

Contact Powers McCartan

Experience and thorough preparation pay off for clients charged with driving violations. We will explain your rights and help you understand the process. At Powers McCartan, we guarantee our rates and put them in writing for you. You won’t be surprised with hidden costs. Legal fees may be reimbursed by AAA Membership, with certain restrictions.

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