Regarding Driving on a Suspended License

Vacaville Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Benicia, Fairfield, Dixon, Vallejo & Rio Vista

Californians value their driving privileges for good reason. Many of us depend on them to get back and forth to work and to carry out the daily activities of our lives. There are, however, many reasons why a driver's license can be suspended and unfortunately, many people ignore the fact that their license has been suspended or revoked. While some feel that driving without a license is not a serious matter, the police and our judicial system do not agree with this point of view.

If you are arrested for driving with a suspended license, the penalties can be harsh. You may have to have an ignition interlock device placed on any vehicle that you own or operate or your car may be impounded. Thousands of dollars in fines can be ordered and you may have to serve up to a year in the county jail. At Petty and Warshawsky, Attorneys at Law, we have over 35 years of combined experience in aggressively protecting the rights of those accused of criminal offenses. It is our best advice that you retain the services of a knowledgeable Vacaville criminal defense lawyer if you are charged with driving on a suspended license.

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Common reasons for driver's license suspension vary from a first-time DUI arrest up to vehicular manslaughter. If you get 4 points in one year, 6 in two years or 8 points in three years, your license will be suspended. Driving privileges can also be suspended for reasons having nothing to do with driving. Failure to pay child support, a drug crime such as possession of marijuana as a minor or failure to pay child support can all trigger a loss of your driving privileges.

No matter the reason, you are going to want to have the best defense possible on your behalf. At times, the DMV fails to notify someone that their license has been suspended. There have been instances of the DMV stating they have sent the notice but it never arrived. Being unable to drive, serving time in jail and other penalties can adversely affect your life as you currently live it. We stand ready to assist you to fight for a positive result in your case.

Contact a criminal defense attorney in Solano County if you or a loved one has been arrested for driving with a suspended license and would like to fight the charges.