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§ 18.2-272 criminalizes driving or operating a motor vehicle after having been deprived of your privilege to drive because of a prior:
DUI/DWI conviction (§ 18.2-266) or
Refusal of a blood or breath test upon suspicion of a DUI/DWI (§ 18.2-268.3)
Other offenses listed in statute
Consequences of Driving After Forfeiture of License in Virginia:
A violation of this statute is a class 1 misdemeanor.
6 demerit points on driving record (11 years) – The DMV will suspend a driver's license if he/she gathers more then 18 points over a 12 month period, or
24 points over 24 months. § 46.2-506
At least one year license suspension (restricted license not available) Possibility of increase in insurance rate
§ 18.2-272. Driving after forfeiture of license. ​
A. Any person who drives or operates any motor vehicle, engine or train in the Commonwealth during the time for which he was deprived of the right to do so (i) upon conviction of a violation of § 18.2-268.3 or of an offense set forth in subsection E of § 18.2-270, (ii) by § 18.2-271 or 46.2-391.2, (iii) after his license has been revoked pursuant to § 46.2-389 or 46.2-391, or (iv) in violation of the terms of a restricted license issued pursuant to subsection E of §18.2-271.1, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in § 46.2-391, and is subject to administrative revocation of his driver's license pursuant to §§ 46.2-389 and 46.2-391. Any person convicted of three violations of this section committed within a 10-year period is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
C. Any person who drives or operates a motor vehicle without a certified ignition interlock system as required by §46.2-391.01 is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and is subject to administrative revocation of his driver's license pursuant to §§ 46.2-389 and 46.2-391.
Each case is different, but depending on the specific set of facts of your case I may be able to help you: (1) have your charge dismissed, (2) obtain a not guilty verdict, (3) obtain a less serious charge than the original charge, or (4) obtain an agreement with the Commonwealth which will minimize the negative impact a conviction may have. Please call at 434-979-0308 or use the contact form.