Driving On A Suspended License
If you have been cited or arrested for Driving On A Suspended License, you need an attorney to obtain the best possible results. Call me now for a free consultation (949) 275-6377.
Driving On A Suspended License Charges and Consequences
CVC (California Vehicle Code) sections:
14601(a) - driving when license is revoked as a result of reckless driving or negligent operator (Negligent Operator Point Counts)
Sentence: 5 days to 6 months in the county jail or a fine of $300 - $1,000
14601.1(a)- driving when license suspended for any reason than those listed above or as a result of alcohol-related suspension
Sentence: Not more than 6 months in the county jail or a fine of $300 - $1,000
14601.2(a)- driving when license suspended as a result of DUI conviction
Sentence: 10 days to 6 months in the county jail and a fine of $300 - $1,000
14601.5(a)- driving when license suspended as a result of a DMV alcohol-related suspension
Sentence: Not more than 6 months in the county jail or a fine of $300 - $1,000
These sentences do not include the increased penalties for prior convictions of a
similiar offense. Nor do they include the DMV consequences, which include 2
additional points on your DMV record.
The best defense to a violation of driving on a suspended license is "knowledge" - "I
did not know my license was suspended."
The best mitigating factor to a violation of driving on a suspended license is the
present ability to obtain a driver's license. "I now have my driver's license."
(Find your local DMV
office)
You need an attorney who knows the law, can guide you through the DMV system,
and understands how to present your case to the prosecutor and Judge.
|
