Section 18.2-272, or Driving after Forfeiture of License has some common overlap with Driving While Suspended, and many prosecutors can choose under which code to prosecute a defendant. This provides your attorney with options on how to pursue plea bargains or better deals for their clients. One major difference between DWS and DAF charges is that a 3rd DAF offense is considered a Class 6 felony. Repeat DAF offenders are best served by having charges reduced to DWS.