Driving on a Suspended License in Riverside

Have you or a loved one been arrested for driving on a suspended license in Riverside? At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside criminal defense attorneys work diligently to protect the rights and freedom of our clients. Since 1988, we have provided our knowledge, skill and dedication to secure the best possible outcome, offering a solid and effective defense for each and every client we represent. If you have been charged with driving on a suspended license, it is important that you consult with a competent Riverside criminal defense lawyer right away.

In California, it is against the law when you drive knowing that your license has been revoked or suspended. There are several Vehicle Codes relevant to Vehicle Code 14601 outlining the reasons that an individual's license may be revoked or suspended. For example, Vehicle Code 14601.2(a) describes license suspension for DUI. If your license has been suspended because you are a habitual traffic offender, you may be charged with Vehicle Code 14601.3(a). No matter why your license was suspended, it is critical that you seek the guidance of a skilled Riverside criminal defense attorney.

Until you lose your right to drive, you may not realize how dependent you are on driving. It is a real hardship to live your life normally when you cannot drive to work, run errands, or take the kids to school.

If charged with driving on a suspended license in Riverside, how will the prosecutor prove your guilt?

As experienced Riverside criminal defense attorneys, we know that in order to prove your guilt, the prosecutor must demonstrate beyond a doubt that:

a) your California driver's license was revoked or suspended and you drove, and

b) at the time you drove, you had full knowledge that your California driver's license was suspended.

While it is relatively easy for a prosecutor to prove that you were fully aware that your driver's license was suspended or revoked, a talented Riverside criminal defense lawyer is capable of challenging the prosecutor's knowledge in order to have the charges against you dismissed or reduced.

What are the penalties/punishment you may face if convicted on charges of driving on a suspended license?

The penalties you face will be determined according to the reason for your license suspension, your driving history and whether you have been convicted prior for driving with a suspended license. Whether you were charged with Vehicle Code 14601.1, 14601.2, 14601.3, etc., all are misdemeanor offenses that are "priorable," meaning that with every subsequent conviction over a 5 to 7 year time period, the penalties you face will increase.

Additionally, you will likely face higher penalties if your driver's license was revoked or suspended due to a California vehicular manslaughter conviction, a DUI conviction or finding that you are a habitual traffic offender. As a habitual traffic offender under Vehicle Code 14601.3 you will face a mandatory vehicle impound, an increased jail sentence, and your driving privileges in California will be permanently revoked.

How can a Riverside criminal defense attorney defend your rights and fight the charges against you?

A lawyer who specializes in Riverside driving offenses has many defenses that are effective in defending his/her client, depending upon the circumstances of the case. These defenses include:

Plea bargains and dismissals. A skilled lawyer's first priority is to have the charges against you dismissed whenever possible; however, when this is not possible a plea bargain may be to your advantage in which you plead to a lesser offense, or to an infraction, such as a moving violation, considered non-criminal.

You had "restricted” driving privileges. You may have a restricted California driver's license which allows you to drive to work/school, to and from DUI school ordered by the California courts, or anywhere that you are permitted by the court to drive during the time your license is suspended.

You did not know you were driving on a revoked or suspended license.

If you have been arrested for driving on a suspended license, contact the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky today for a free consultation. Our years of experience, combined with our skill and in-depth understanding of California's Vehicle Codes, make us an exceptional choice in legal counsel.

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