What is the minimum sentence for driving without a license? 10 Answers as of November 09, 2010

Theoretically, you could face up to a year in jail depending on how it was charged. There are several different misdemeanors to charge "driving on a suspended license", the longest of which has a maximum jail time of one year. It is unlikely you would face that much time. It would depend on how many prior convictions you had among other factors.

The specific subsection you are facing matters here. If you are facing 14601.2 charges (driving while your license was suspended for a DUI conviction), it carries a mandatory 10 days in jail, large fines and the installation of an ignition interlock device. If it was suspended for driving with excessive blood alcohol (such as suspended after the DMV hearing on your license), it's a violation of 14601.5 and has the same fines, but no mandatory jail or ignition interlock.

If you are on probation for your DUI, it can be a violation of your probation, subjecting you to potentially more time in jail for the violation.

Now, the actual likely penalty is substantial fines and potential jail, six months max, depending upon the facts and circumstances, your priors, rap sheet, and the attitude of the DA and judge toward you. You face the new misdemeanor charges, plus probation violation of the old charges. If serious about getting counsel to help you in this, feel free to contact me.

The offense you have described is V.C.14601.2(a). It requires that you do at least 10 days in jail, as well as pay a fine (usually about $500) and install an Interlock on your car. It is possible, at times, to plea bargain that down to a lesser offense.

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Your answer may depend on what county you are in. Each county may approach this differently. The fact that you were driving on a suspended license following a DUI is bad and could result in jail time or possibly an alternative. It will certainly result in fines also dependent on what county you are in.

You may be looking at jail time not just for the suspended license, but also for violating probation on the DUI, which can carry up to a year in jail. You need to call my office immediately so I can do my best to help you.

There is a difference between driving without a license and driving on a suspended license. There are several reasons why a license could be suspended, a DUI being one of them. You will be looking at a 14601.2 which has 10 days mandatory jail time and fines and fees of about $1,500.

It may be dependent upon the court that the hearing is in.

The minimum for VC 14601.2 is 10 days in county jail. You should consult with a lawyer, who may be able to have you plead to an alternate charge that does not carry mandatory jail time.

A fine is the minimum sentence.