What are the consequences for failing to comply with a court decision regarding the deprivation of driving rights?

I read a story about a man who was deprived of the right to drive by a court decision, but he still got behind the wheel and was stopped by the police. Now he has received a suspended sentence for intentionally failing to comply with a court decision. I am interested, if I am officially deprived of my driving rights and still get behind the wheel, what might be the consequences for me? Does this always result in criminal liability, or can it be limited to just a fine or some other punishment? I really want to understand what the main risks are in such a situation and what exactly the law provides.