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Driving offenses

Moving violations

Many individuals are charged with misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor driving offenses for conduct that, unbeknownst to them, is illegal. It is a crime in Minnesota to drive without automobile liability insurance, to drive without proof of automobile insurance, and to have an outdated address on a driver’s license, among other actions.

Revocation

What makes some driving offenses difficult to deal with is that if an individual pleads guilty to some of the offenses, then plea can result in the revocation of driving privileges. Some of these convictions are also enhanceable, meaning that should more than one conviction take place within a range of time it may result in a gross misdemeanor.

Do Not Plead Guilty

At least, talk to a lawyer first. It is imperative that each driving charge, as minor as it may seem, be analyzed to determine what effect a conviction would have on driving privileges and, possibly, insurance rates. Many prosecutors offer first-time offenders a plea agreement which would allow them to maintain their driving privileges, but prosecutors are not in control of license revocation and any agreement should be reviewed before it is finalized.