Are you facing charges driving with a suspended license in Los Angeles?

Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 14601 it is a crime to drive when you know that your license has beens revoked or suspended. You will be guilty of driving with a suspended license if your license is suspended for any number of reasons, including, too many points on your license, a DUI conviction, or due to a disability.

Charges for driving with a suspended license are serious and should not be fought alone. If you are facing charges for Vehicular Manslaughter in Los Angeles, or the surrounding counties, contact experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Miles Booth at 424 272 1134.

How does the prosecution prove that I am guilty of Driving with a suspended license?

To be found guilty of driving on a suspended license the prosecutor must prove that you;

Drove a motor vehicle while your California drivers license was suspended, and

You had knowledge that your license was suspended

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How can I defend myself against a Driving with a Suspended License charge?

The most common defenses to a Driving with a Suspended License charge are that;

You had no knowledge that your license had been revoked or suspended

The original suspension was invalid

You had a restricted license

It should be noted that knowledge will be conclusively presumed if the DMV mailed you notice of the supension, pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 13106.

What are the Penalties for Driving on a Suspended License?

Driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor under California Vehicle Code Section 14601. The specific penalties you will face depend on why your license was revoked or suspended in the first place. For a first offense the maximum statutory punishment is;

6 months in county jail, and/or

a maximum fine of $1,000

Although these are the maximum punishments, a first time offender can reasonably expect to face 3 years of probation, fines, and additional requirements, or a plea reduction to a lesser offense such California Vehicle Code Section 12500, driving without a license, or an infraction.

Additionally, if you have a prior driving with a suspended license conviction within the last 5 years, or the basis of your license suspension was a DUI conviction, there is a mandatory 10 day jail sentence that will be imposed with a conviction.

Contact Los Angeles Criminal Defense attorney miles booth

Facing charges for driving with a suspended license can be scary. It is foolish to fight these cases alone. It is important to have a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorney by your side.

As a former prosecutor, Miles Booth understands the complexities of these cases and the blueprints for beating, or substantially mitigating the charges. Miles Booth has successfully handled thousands of cases throughout Los Angeles County and will aggressively defend your case to get you the best outcome possible.

To learn more about your options going forward, contact Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, Miles Booth, for a free consultation at 424 272 1134.