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Driving On Suspended License

Wallin & Klarich specializes in Driving on Suspended Driver's License ("DSDL") cases in all Southern California counties. If you have been arrested or cited for a DSDL charge, please call our toll free number today for a consultation.

Most people do not realize that they can have their driver's license suspended or revoked by the DMV for numerous different reasons (i.e., DUI, FTA warrant, too many traffic violation points, medical issues, vandalism, possession of drugs, minor in possession of alcohol, failure to pay child support, civil default judgment, failure to carry an auto liability insurance policy, failure to file an SR1 traffic collision report after an auto accident, etc.). In some cases, a person may not even know that his/her driver's license is suspended or revoked until it is too late and he/she has been arrested or cited for DSDL.

Even more alarming are the potential consequences of being caught driving on a suspended driver's license.

• a DSDL charge is a misdemeanor criminal charge, not a traffic infraction.
• you can be arrested for a DSDL charge, whether you knew your driver's license was suspended or not.
• if arrested, you can be handcuffed and taken into custody and ultimately housed at the county jail until you post bail or appear in court.
• if arrested or cited for a DSDL charge, your vehicle can be impounded for up to 30 days and possibly sold.
• if arrested or cited for DSDL charge, you will be required to appear in the criminal court unless you hire an attorney to appear on your behalf.
• if convicted of a DSDL charge, you can be placed on probation for years and be required to pay fines of up to a thousand dollars (not including a penalty assessment) and serve county jail time of up to six months.
• if convicted of a DSDL charge, the court and prosecutor's office can use that conviction as a "prior" to increase your punishment in the future if you ever get a second or subsequent DSDL charge.

However, there are ways to defend and/or reduce a California DSDL charge, as well as minimize the potential consequences of a conviction.

The prosecutor's office must prove that

1. you were driving a vehicle,
2. your driver's license was suspended/revoked at the time of driving, and
3. you knew that your driver's license was suspended/revoked at the time of driving.

Even though a DSDL charge may not be a serious criminal charge, the charge itself can be a very stressful ordeal, let alone a conviction. That is why you should consult with an San Bernardino drunk driving defense attorney before attempting to handle these types of matters on your own.

Wallin & Klarich has over 30 years of experience in criminal defense, and our San Diego suspended drivers license attorneys have the knowledge and expertise to secure a favorable outcome in DSDL matters.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing drunk driving charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-764-2615 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.

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