Driving on a Suspended License can be a misdemeanor potentially carrying jail time, community service, large fines, probation and the possibility of impounding or forfeiting your car. If your license was suspended because of a DUI, the court could require that you to install an expensive Ignition Interlock Device on your car in addition to other consequences.

Some of the issues that arise with a Suspended License case are as Follows:

• When was the Driver’s License Suspended - Suspensions differ in length based on the reason for the suspension. Sometimes a suspension has ended by the time of the offense.

• Why was the Driver’s License Suspended? – The Vehicle Code distinguishes between different suspension penalties based on the reason for suspending the license. Sometimes, a case falls under the parameters of a lesser charge.

• How was Notice of Suspension Issued? – A person must have notice of their license suspension. A defect in the service of notice can be a possible defense.

DMV Hold

Another very popular license issue we see at our office is a court ordered hold placed on a person’s driver’s license for failing to appear on a traffic ticket. When you fail to show up on a traffic ticket, the court will often contact the DMV in order to have your license suspended or a hold placed on it until you have dealt with the ticket. In this case, a court appearance (by you or your attorney) is often mandatory to lift the hold.

To lift the hold on your license, usually you will need to address all of the tickets for which you failed to appear on and get the court to send a DMV Abstract telling the DMV to lift the hold on your license.

As experienced San Diego Ticket Attorneys, we can get the DMV Abstract for you as well as fight your traffic ticket as well. Please feel free to give us a call for a free initial consultation where you will receive a realistic appraisal of your case and what to expect. We are located directly across from the Vista Courthouse in San Diego County.