By Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney | DUI & Traffic Violations – Calvert County, Maryland
Suspended License Lawyer St. Leonard, MD | Driving While Suspended Defense
You may not have known your license was suspended until the officer pulled you over.
Or maybe you knew, but had no other way to get to work, pick up your child, or make a medical appointment.
Either way, getting charged with driving on a suspended license in St. Leonard can feel overwhelming, especially with the threat of jail time and more suspension ahead.
But here’s the truth: You have options, and many of my clients walk away with reduced charges—or no conviction at all.
Why Licenses Get Suspended in Maryland
Most people aren’t “bad drivers.”
They fall into one of these traps:
- Unpaid tickets or fines
- Failure to appear in court
- Accumulating too many points
- Child support arrears
- DUI or drug-related suspensions
- Insurance coverage lapses
Once suspended, every day you continue driving increases your risk of arrest, even for something minor, such as a broken taillight.
St. Leonard Sees More Suspended License Cases Than You Think
St. Leonard may be small, but it’s a place where law enforcement watches closely, especially along MD Route 765 and St. Leonard Road.
I’ve represented local workers, delivery drivers, and single parents who were trying to manage their daily lives.
The courts in Calvert County take these cases seriously.
But that doesn’t mean they always deserve a jail sentence.
What’s the Penalty for Driving on a Suspended License?
In Maryland, it depends on why your license was suspended.
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Minor Suspension (e.g. unpaid fine)
- Misdemeanor
- Up to 60 days in jail
- $500 fine
- Up to 3 points
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More Serious (e.g. DUI-related or knowingly driving while suspended)
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $1,000 fine
- Up to 12 points
But here’s the part they don’t tell you: With the right legal strategy, many cases get reduced or dismissed entirely.
How I Fight Suspended License Charges in Calvert County
I start with one question: Was the suspension valid and properly served?
If the MVA never mailed proper notice or the court paperwork was incorrect, the charge may not be upheld.
Then, I focus on:
- Clearing up the reason for the suspension
- Proving you’ve since fixed the issue (paid fines, reinstated license, etc.)
- Negotiating for Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) or dismissal
- Avoiding jail time entirely, especially for first-time offenders
“A suspended license doesn’t make you a criminal. I work to show the court who you really are—and why you deserve a second chance.”
— Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq.
Don’t Wait Until Court to Fix It—Call Me First
If you’ve been charged in St. Leonard for driving on a suspended license, you don’t have to face the judge alone.
I’ll help you fix the suspension, understand your rights, and fight to keep your record clean.
👉 Book your consultation online now or call us directly at 301-627-5844.
