DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire
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From reckless driving to not having valid insurance, there are multiple violations that can result in your license being suspended. These suspensions are serious, and the state of California does not look kindly on those who choose to ignore them. In fact, if you’re caught driving with a suspended license, you will be arrested and will face anywhere from $300–$1000 in penalties. Even worse, you could spend between five days to six months in jail — and that’s just for a first-time offender. And yet, so many Californians choose to risk driving with a suspended license regardless of these consequences. Maybe they think they won’t be caught or that they can’t afford the inconvenience of being unable to get from place to place. Regardless of your excuses, we’re willing to bet they aren’t worth jail time. Please do not risk driving with a suspended license under any circumstances. This plea goes double for CDL holders. As harmful as having a suspended license may be on your current ability to make a living, being convicted of driving with a suspended license will complicate things significantly down the road. Having such a serious charge on your record will give any employer pause before hiring you on as a driver, regardless of how much time has passed. Beyond those who choose to drive out of negligence or perceived necessity, there is a third group of drivers who can find themselves facing this charge: those who are unaware that their license was suspended in the first place. It happens more often than you think — a court notice gets lost in the mail and a driver finds themselves in an accident months later, only to be arrested for a license they didn’t know was suspended. Because the law is designed to penalize those who knowingly violate their suspension, the prosecution has to go through a detailed line of inquiry to prove just how much a suspended license holder knew before they got behind the wheel. No matter which situation is true for you, no driver should take these serious charges lying down. Months of jail time alone can make employment next to impossible, whether you’re a CDL holder or a CEO. A team of experienced California traffic attorneys can give you your best chance of seeing these penalties reduced or dismissed. Our expert traffic attorneys are well-versed in navigating these charges and will fight tooth and nail for your legal rights.
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