If you have been charged with an AUO, in any degree, in conjunction with a traffic stop, contact Matthew C. Hug at 518-283-3288 for a free initial consultation.  Aggravated unlinsed operation of a motor vehicle (AUO) can be charged in three elevating degrees; AUO 1st; AUO 2nd and AUO 3rd.  The New York State Legislature has now made even the most mildest of these charges a misdemeanor.  Given the seriousness of being charged with a crime, it is strenuously suggested that individuals charged with AUO retain an attorney to protect their rights.  The Law Office of Matthew C. Hug represents individuals charged with AUO across New York's Capital Region.

Please read further for a review of the varying degress of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. 

Aggravated Unlicesed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree

"A person is guilty of the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree when such person operates a motor vehicle upon a public highway while knowing or having reason to know that such person's license or privilege of operating such motor vehicle in this state or privilege of obtaining a license to operate such motor vehicle issued by the commissioner is suspended, revoked or otherwise withdrawn by the commissioner."  (Vehicle and Traffic Law 511[1][a]).

In the vast majority of cases, the individual charged with this offense has an unresolved traffic ticket that has resulted in a suspended license.  As stated above, AUO 3rd is a crime (a misdemeanor).  Thus, a conviction for AUO 3rd would result in a criminal record.  Additionally, the court is empowered to sentence you with up to 30 days in jail and a fine up to $500.00 plus surcharge.  Your insurance might also increase and, if you ever have your driver's license revoked, a conviction of AUO 3rd carries with it a substantial number of negative units.

The Law Office of Matthew C. Hug represents individuals charged with AUO 3rd and can, depending upon the facts and circumstances of your case, assist you in reducing these charges to non-crimnal traffic offenses or even an ACOD.  Often times, reduction or dismissal of an AUO 3rd charge will require you to resolve the underlying suspension which, will also be included in any representation by this office.

If you have been charged with AUO 3rd, contact Matthew Hug at 518.283.3288

Aggravated Unlicesed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Second Degree

While still a misdemeanor, AUO 2nd is a more serious crime.  Generally, individuals are charged with AUO 2nd where the underlying suspension is alcohol-related or where the individual has multiple suspensions.  A conviction of AUO 2nd can result in a jail sentence of up to 180 days, a minimum fine of $500.00 or probation.

If you have been charged with AUO 2nd, contact Matthew Hug at 518.283.3288 

Aggravated Unlicesed Operation of a Motor Vehicle First Degree

Unlike the previous two, this is a felony charge and can result in a sentence of state prison.  Generally speaking, an individual can be charged with AUO 1st if they commit AUO 2nd while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, has 10 suspensions or a permanent revocation of their license.  In addition to state prison, an individual can be fined up to $5,000.00 and/or probation.

If you have been charged with AUO 1st, contact Matthew Hug at 518.283.3288

Matthew C. Hug represents individuals charged with AUO in Albany County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Warren County, Washington County, Greene County, Columbia County and Montgomery County