I paid the fine for a traffic citation at the district court and thought that was it, but now PennDOT has sent me a letter and is suspending my license; what happened?
Answer: This is called collateral civil consequence; it happens to people all the time and it is not good. When you paid the ticket, you paid a fine and costs. The court did not suspend your license; the court is required to notify PennDOT and PennDOT is required to suspend your license. No one but your lawyer will tell you about that.
The fine and costs are only $300.00; do I really need a lawyer?
Answer: You bet you do. See what we have written above. The key to success is early involvement by your lawyer.
Can I get a Bread and Butter license?
Answer: Maybe. It depends upon the type of citation and suspension you have. There are two types of B&B licenses. One is the Occupational Limited License (OLL) and the other is a Probationary License (PL). We need to look at your driving history, what citations are outstanding and what you have been convicted of.
I've gotten so many letters from PennDOT I don't know what end is up. What should I do?
Answer: Don't give up on yourself even if you have lots of citations or convictions; you have to get this straightened out before you die, so why not start now? Consult with us. We will contact PennDOT and the courts and get to the bottom of it all; you will get your license back and maybe sooner than you think.
It is imperative to know the Vehicle Code, PennDOT regulations and procedures and the elements of proof the Commonwealth must prove in order to obtain a conviction on your violation. It is important to know when to try a case and when a satisfactory, non-trial disposition can be reached.
We have the experience. Call us 215-822-2728.
