Monthly Archives: September 2026
Driving on a Suspended License in California: Penalties and Defenses
Many drivers assume a suspended license only matters if they get pulled over for something else first. In California, driving on a suspended license is its own separate crime, and depending on why the license was suspended, a conviction can carry mandatory jail time on top of a fine. Whether the suspension came from… Read More »
What Happens at a DMV APS Hearing After a California DUI Arrest?
A DUI arrest in California starts two separate clocks. One is the criminal case that plays out in court over the following months. The other is a 10-day countdown to save your driver’s license, decided by a DMV hearing officer, not a judge. Many drivers do not realize this second process, called an Administrative… Read More »