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Los Angeles Criminal Attorney - Driving Under Suspended License
The severity of the punishment almost always will depend on the reason why the driver's license was originally suspended. For example, the punishment for driving on a license that was suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket will typically be less severe than the punishment for driving on a license suspended because of a DUI conviction (mandatory jail sentence – discussed below).
A charge of driving on a suspended license is valid only when the driver knew about the license suspension or revocation at the time when they were driving and cited. The burden is on the prosecutor to show that the driver knew of the suspension or revocation.
The DMV mailed notice of the suspension to the defendant's correct address
Vehicle Code ("VC") § 14601 is divided into five separate Driving on a Suspended License charges. Each charge has its own standard and consequences – some relatively minor and others more severe.
General Prohibition (VC § 14601.1(a)) - This section applies generally and prohibits knowingly driving on a license that was suspended or revoked for any reason other than those discussed in below. An example of when this section might apply is a charge of driving on a license that was suspended for failure to pay a speeding ticket.
Reckless Drivers (VC § 14601(a)) - This section specifically prohibits knowingly driving on a license that was suspended for:
DUI Convictions (VC § 14601.2(a)) - This section prohibits knowingly driving on a license that was suspended or revoked as part of a DUI conviction by the court. The penalties for a violation of this section include a mandatory minimum 10 day jail sentence for a first-time conviction and a mandatory minimum 30 day jail sentence for second and subsequent convictions.
Habitual Traffic Offenders (VC § 14601.2(a)) - This section prohibits knowingly driving on a suspended license and then accumulating a "driving history" while your license is suspended. You may be deemed a "Habitual Traffic Offender" in violation of this section if, during a 12 month period when your license is already suspended, you are convicted of any of the following driving offenses:
DMV DUI-Related Suspensions (VC § 14601.5(a)) - This section prohibits knowingly driving on a license that was suspended by the DMV for:
(2) refusing to submit to a Preliminary Alcohol Screening ("PAS") test while on probation for DUI;
(3) driving with a blood alcohol content ("BAC") of .01% or greater while on probation for DUI;