i recently got a traffic violation the ticket was wrote but the police never checked for a drivers licence the wrong name was given

There are several different issues which need to be addressed and more information would be needed to understand the situation.  Based on what you have stated the biggest issue you face is not a traffic violation, but that you are charged with a felony, the forgery of a public document.  In Virginia a person found guilty of forgery of a public document will be convicted of a class 4 felony, which carries a term of imprisonment of not less than 2 year and not more than 10 years.  Furthermore, felony convictions result in the loss of a number of civil liberties that non-felons possess.  In order to convict you of this felony, the Commonwealth must prove that you signed a public document (the traffic citation is a public document) and that you forged the name of another person. You are also charged with driving on a suspended license which is a class 1 misdemeanor, which could result in up to 1 year in jail.  In order to prove you guilty of this crime, the Commonwealth must prove the following elements:  1) that your license to drive was suspended, 2) that you were driving on the public highways of Virginia, and 3) that you knew your license had been suspended.  It really comes down to this third element, whether you had notice that your license was suspended. Remember the burden is on them to prove that you knew it was suspended.  One of the questions that must be explored is why your license was suspended? You are also charged with Obstruction of Justice which is another class 1 misdemeanor.  Obstruction of justice includes when a person makes a false statement to a police officer.  Based on the information you have provided it would appear that the police are attempting to charge you based on your providing a false name as a driver.  In summing this up you really do need counsel to represent you, especially because there is a felony charge against you.  It is important you do this as soon as possible because things move rather quickly when it comes to criminal cases, and the attorney will need to get all of your information and discuss these issues in person with you. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation.