Caught Driving With a Suspended License?
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the third degree (AUO 3rd) is the most common type of AUO ticket written in New York. In most cases, the person has been caught driving with a suspended or revoked license. AUO 3rd is a misdemeanor that incurs serious penalties and fines.
Before you accept an AUO charge, consider talking to an attorney. We may be able to seek a reduction of your charge. At Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, we fight traffic offenses for clients in New York every day. Call us at 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 for a free consultation today.
What We Can Do for You
When you contact Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, we will seek to get your AUO 3rd charge reduced from a misdemeanor to a violation by clearing the underlying charge — such as failure to appear or pay a fine — and working with the prosecutor. This can save you money and looks much better on your driving record.
If you are ticketed for a traffic violation and don't answer the ticket in the time allowed, your drivers' license will be suspended. You will receive a suspension notice giving you 30 days to correct the problem. If you ignore this notice, your license will be suspended and a judgment will be entered against you. Once this happens, being pulled over for any traffic offense will result in an automatic AUO charge.
More Serious AUO Charges
The more license suspensions you incur, the more severe the penalties. Three or more suspensions can result in an AUO 2nd charge, which is elevated to a misdemeanor.
AUO 1st is a felony charge. In these cases, the driver either has 10 or more license suspensions or is impaired or intoxicated, with a license currently under suspension or revocation for an alcohol or drug-related violation or a chemical test refusal. You need an experienced lawyer to help you with these serious offenses.
Do Not Try to Handle it Alone
Call our Albany office at 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 or send an e-mail today for a free consultation.
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