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I am Accused of Driving on a Suspended License - What Should I Do? - California Vehicle Code Sections 14601

By Walin & Klarich

It is a crime to be driving on a suspended driver?s license in California. The consequences for driving on a suspended license can be severe. If you are facing a charge of driving on a suspended license, it is important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Under California Vehicle Code 14601, it is a misdemeanor to drive a vehicle with the knowledge that your license has been either suspended or revoked. A person?s privilege to drive in the state of California can be suspended or revoked for a number of reasons, such as a DUI arrest, lack of car insurance, or an arrest for an outstanding warrant. In order to be convicted of driving on a suspended license, the prosecution must prove that the defendant drove a motor vehicle while his/her driving privilege was suspended or revoked, and he/she knew that his/her driving privilege was suspended or revoked...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 16, 2010 (boomark / email).