AUO / Driving With A Suspended License

AUO stands for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. This kind of ticket is issued when a New York driver is caught driving with a suspended New York driver’s license.  AUO is a misdemeanor which means it is a crime.

The implications of being charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation are several.  First, you can be arrested – booked, fingerprinted and brought before a judge for “arraignment” which means a formal reading of the charges. Second, if you are found guilty of driving on a suspended license in New York, you will be subject to fines, surcharges, and possibly even jail time.  Third,

If you are convicted of AUO and then get stopped and charged with driving with a suspended license for the second time within 18 months of your first conviction, you can be charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Second Degree, which is also a crime and you are subject to even stiffer penalties.

Finally, if you are convicted of AUO second degree and are found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or AUO third degree and have in effect ten or more suspensions, you can be charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation First Degree which is a Class E Felony and you can be subject to New York State prison time, among other things.

A criminal record can have a very serious impact on your life. It may cause you to lose your job. There are certain jobs you will never be able to apply for if you have a criminal record. Every time you are asked on an interview form “have you been convicted of a crime?” you will have to answer “yes.”  Serving jail time is no fun either.

If you are being charged with driving on suspended license in New York State, it is important that you call The Rosenblum Law Firm at 1-888-815-3649 immediately for your free consultation. Delay or failure to consult an attorney when facing serious charges can be a big mistake.