Many people do not realize that being arrested for driving under the influence carries an immediate administrative penalty. Even if a person is not convicted of drunk driving, he or she may still be subject to a statutory summary suspension. The suspension period is six months if the person failed a chemical blood alcohol content (BAC) test and 12 months if the person refused to take a BAC test.
Conviction for driving under the influence results in a driver's license revocation of one year for a first-time offense. If your license was suspended or revoked, you may not drive any vehicle. Doing so is a criminal offense that carries serious penalties. Fortunately, you may be eligible for a driving permit that provides full or partial driving relief.
Monitoring Device Driving Permit
Driving on a suspended license is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by jail time, community service, and steep fines. If you were arrested for alleged drunk driving and your license was suspended, do not risk further criminal charges by driving without a valid license.
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