# NY VTL §511(3)(a)(i) Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle

## <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle in Violation of New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 511(3)(a)(i)</span>

#### [*****Matter of Vucetic*********, 28 I&amp;N Dec. 276****](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/1381766/download) ****(BIA 2021)****

<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree in violation of section 511(3)(a)(i) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, which prohibits a person from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs while knowing or having reason to know that his or her license is suspended, is categorically a crime involving moral turpitude. Matter of Lopez-Meza, 22 I&amp;N Dec. 1188 (BIA 1999), followed.</span>

[<span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">Full Decision</span>](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/1381766/dl?inline= "Matter of Vucetic")