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driving with a suspended license while having a business purpose only license

I was arrested for driving with a suspended license however my attorney got a ''business purpose only'' license. This was a sheet of paper notorized by someone at the DMV. My attorney failed to inform me of the constraints of the license, namely that it expires in 60 days. I was pulled over after it had expired, which I did not know it expired, and was charged with driving with a suspended license even though I gave the officer the business purpose only license my attorney gave me. He even informed me that he was unaware they expire so soon. What are my options? I'm doing what I'm suppossed to do and I don't know what to do now. None of any of what I went through was my fault. Thank you for your help.


Asked on 6/13/07, 10:21 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: driving with a suspended license while having a business purpose only license

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

You have the obligation to review the documents provided to you by the DMV and your attorney. You cannot blame your attorney for your failure to read them.

Regardless, you should speak with your attorney and discuss your options, if any. Your attorney is more knowledgable than anyone here, and can best advise you what should be done.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 6/16/07, 2:25 pm


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