California Vehicle Code
Vehicle Code § 14601.1 Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
Makes it unlawful to drive when the driving privilege is suspended or revoked and the driver has knowledge of that suspension.
Statute text, verbatim
What the code actually says
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What a report needs to survive this charge.
Knowing the code is the easy part. Cases get kicked when the narrative never documents an element the prosecutor has to prove.
Elements to document
- The suspect drove a motor vehicle
- The driving privilege was suspended or revoked at the time
- The suspect had knowledge of the suspension
- Knowledge is supported by DMV notice, prior contact, or admission
Common report defects
- Knowledge element is assumed from the DMV record alone
- The DMV printout run time is not documented
- Prior admonishment or signed release is not referenced
Abbreviated for reference. Report960 runs the full element and defect checklist against your narrative and quotes the exact passage behind every finding. This page is not legal advice.
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