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How Long will my License be Suspended?
In the event that you are charged with the any of the following offenses, your driving license can and will be suspended. In North Carolina (NC) the following offenses highlight how long a mandatory driving license suspenditure will be valid.
| Offense | Suspension Time |
| Driving while under the influence of an impairing substance (first offense) | 1 year |
| Driving while under the influence of an impairing substance (second offense) | 4 years |
| Driving while under the influence of an impairing substance (third offense) | Permanent |
| Manslaughter | 1 year |
| Death by vehicle | 1 year |
| Manslaughter while under the influence of an impairing substance or assault with a motor vehicle | Permanent |
| Speeding in excess of 55 mph and at least 15 mph over the legal limit while attempting to avoid arrest | 1 year |
| Prearranged racing with another motor vehicle on the highway | 3 year |
| Watching, betting on or loaning a car for prearranged racing | 3 year |
| Willful refusal to submit to a blood or breath test | 1 year |
| Two charges of reckless driving committed within 12 months | 1 year |
| Getting a license or learner permit under false pretense | 1 year |
You cannot afford to loose your license or have your insurance premiums skyrocket due to not being properly represented. Our Traffic Lawyers can even assist you in obtaining a limited driving privilege if necessary. Our Driving Defense is not limited to Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, but Gaston County, Cabarrus County, Lincoln County, Rowan County, and Iredell County as well. Call the law Offices of David Sheehan today and speak with a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Traffic and Speeding Ticket Lawyer today.
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