Bibb v. Commonwealth

David L. Bibb appeals from a conviction of driving while his operator’s license was suspended. Code §§ 46.1-350, -423.1. Bibb attacks his conviction on the ground that he did not know his license had been suspended. The Attorney General agrees that the only question before us “is whether the defendant had notice of the revocation, according to law”.

On July 1, 1969, a representative of the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles held a hearing, which Bibb attended, to determine whether Bibb’s license should be suspended or revoked. At the conclusion of the hearing, Bibb was advised that…