Driving on a Suspended License

Wais Azami is a top-rated criminal lawyer in Orange County who routinely defends against charges off driving on a suspended license.

Vehicle Code 14601 VC:

makes it a crime in California to drive a motor vehicle while your license is suspended or revoked. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor. People can have their licenses suspended for various reasons such as:

• driving a vehicle after having their license suspended for a DUI (a misdemeanor under VC 23152(a))
• operating a car after license revocation for being a habitual traffic offender
• driving after receiving a license suspension for refusing to submit to a chemical test upon request by an officer

Vehicle Code 14601 VC Defenses:

A defendant can raise a legal defense to challenge a charge under this statute. Common defenses include:

• No knowledge of license being suspended,
• No suspension having taken placed, and/or
• Necessity–such as taking a loved one to ER due to an illness.

Vehicle Code 14601 VC Penalties:

• Up to 6 months County Jail, and/or
• $300 to $1,000 in fines/fees
• A judge can award summary probation instead of jail time.

California Vehicle Code14601:

This code section defines driving on a suspended license in California. It also lists the penalties and definitions of terms.

Have you been accused of driving on a suspended license?

Call the Law Offices of Wais Azami at (714) 321-9999. Or schedule a free consultation with our driving on a suspended license lawyer in Orange County here. We will generate a defense plan which aims to get the charges dismissed, reduced, and/or the consequences mitigated.