Driving with a Suspended License
A California
driver's license can be suspended for a variety
of reasons. In fact, even a person has never had
a driver's license, a suspension can result.
Some reasons for a suspension are:
1) Failure to Request a DMV Hearing within 10 days of the DUI arrest
2) Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction
3) Child support holds (Failure to Pay)
4) Too many points (tickets) on your record within a certain amount of time.
5) Failure to appear in court on a traffic ticket.
6) Failure to pay traffic ticket fines.
7) Judgments for personal injury or property damage lawsuits.
A suspended license is a misdemeanor, not just a "traffic ticket." Police Officers will impounded the vehicle for 30 days if you are driving with a suspended license. You will be required to pay fees for storage and in Fresno, the city also charges fees and taxes for impounding your vehicle. The punishment for driving on a suspended license is a fine up to two thousand dollars (plus penalty and assessment charges) and a jail sentence for up to 180 days to a year
If the District Attorney cannot prove you received NOTICE of the suspension, then the charge must be dismissed. Sending notice of the suspension alone does not constitute notice unless the person receiving the letter officially acknowledges receipt of the letter. At the Law Office of Tina M. Barberi, we have successfully helped our clients obtain their license and have saved many of our clients thousands of dollars in the process.
We represent drivers that are currently facing suspended licenses. We provide excellent service by making sure our client’s needs come first. Please contact us to schedule a free appointment to discuss your suspended license and how we can help you get your license back for you.
