Orange County Driving On A Suspended License Attorneys
Driving on a Suspended License Sentencing & Punishment – California Vehicle Code Sections 14601
Driving when Privilege Suspended or Revoked – California Vehicle Code 14601
This section makes it a misdemeanor for a defendant to drive a vehicle when the defendant’s license had been suspended [or revoked], and the defendant had knowledge of the suspension [or revocation], for reckless driving in California Vehicle Code Section 23103-23105.
- Upon the first conviction, the defendant can face up to six months of imprisonment in county jail, or a fine of $300-$1,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
- Upon a 2nd conviction within 5 years of the prior offense that resulted in a conviction of section 14601.1, 14601.2, or 14601.5, the defendant can face up to one year of imprisonment in county jail, a fine of $500-$2,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Driving when Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Any Other Reason – California Vehicle Code 14601.1
This section makes it a misdemeanor to drive a vehicle when the defendant’s license had been suspended [or revoked], and the defendant had knowledge of the suspension [or revocation], for any other reasons not listed under Vehicle Code Section 14601, 14601.2, or 14601.5. A few examples of reasons why your driver’s license would be suspended under this section include having too many points on your driving record, a failure to pay a traffic ticket, having a warrant for your arrest, not paying child support, and being convicted of vandalism.
- Upon the first conviction, the defendant can face up to six months of imprisonment in county jail, or a fine of $300-$1,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
- Upon a 2nd conviction within 5 years of the prior offense that resulted in a conviction of section 14601.1, 14601.2, or 14601.5, the defendant can face up to one year of imprisonment in county jail, a fine of $500-$2,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Driving Under the Influence, With Excessive Blood Alcohol, or When Addicted – California Vehicle Code 14601.2
This section makes it a misdemeanor to drive a vehicle when the defendant’s license had been suspended [or revoked], and the defendant had knowledge of the suspension [or revocation], for driving under the influence under California Vehicle Code Section 23152-23153.
- Upon the first conviction, the defendant can face up to six months of imprisonment in county jail, or a fine of $300-$1,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
- Upon a 2nd conviction within 5 years of the prior offense that resulted in a conviction of section 14601, 14601.1, or 14601.5, the defendant can face up to one year of imprisonment in county jail, a fine of $500-$2,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Refusing Chemical Test or Driving with Excessive Blood Alcohol – California Vehicle Code 14601.5
This section makes it a misdemeanor to drive a vehicle when the defendant’s license had been suspended [or revoked], and the defendant had knowledge of the suspension [or revocation], for the following:
- Refusing to take a DUI blood, breath, or urine test
- Refusing to take a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (“PAS”) Test
- A driver under 21 years of age
- A driver on probation for a prior DUI
- Driving a motor vehicle with a 0.08 BAC or higher
- Driving a motor vehicle with a 0.01 or higher and the driver is under 21 years of age
- Driving a vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license with a 0.04 BAC or higher
- Driving while on probation for a DUI
- Driving with a restricted license and going outside the permissible scope
The penalty for a conviction under California Vehicle Code Section 14601.5 is the following:
- Upon the first conviction, the defendant can face up to six months of imprisonment in county jail, or a fine of $300-$1,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
- Upon a 2nd conviction within 5 years of the prior offense that resulted in a conviction of section 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2, or 14601.3, the defendant can face up to one year of imprisonment in county jail, a fine of $500-$2,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.
