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It is considered a misdemeanor, and unless otherwise specified by a particular statute, misdemeanor offenses in Georgia can result in fines of up to $1000 and imprisonment for up to one year.
Law enforcement officers:
- Will typically detain you temporarily,
- May impound your vehicle,
- Issue citations,
- Will prepare a report for further legal action.
- Surcharges and Fines: Including court costs and administrative fees.
- Reinstatement or Restitution Charges: Reinstating your license or compensating victims may apply.
- Probation: In some cases, probation may be part of the sentence.
- Prison Time: Depending on the circumstances, imprisonment may be a potential consequence.
- License Revocation or Suspension: Your license may face further revocation or suspension by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
- Community Service: Courts may order community service hours as part of your sentence.
- Unpaid fines
- Accumulating too many points on your driving record
- Failure to maintain car insurance
If you’re unsure about the status of your driver’s license, it’s essential to find out. Many people with suspended licenses may not be aware of their situation.
Here are some scenarios where having an attorney is essential:
- Out of State Clients: If you are from out of state and cannot visit Georgia in person to handle your case, an attorney can represent you locally.
- Busy Schedules: Clients with busy schedules due to work commitments may find it challenging to deal with the paperwork and court appearances associated with traffic violation charges.
- Professional Drivers: Professional drivers who fear arrest or have concerns about visiting court may benefit from legal representation.
- Obtain Driving Details: Retrieve your driving details from the Georgia DDS or the relevant agency in another state. This can typically be done online or by visiting a customer support center.
- Contact the Issuing Court: If possible, get in touch with the court that issued your suspension by telephone to understand the steps required for reinstatement.
- Maintain Records: Keep records of all relevant documents and save them in PDF format on your computer. This allows you to easily communicate with municipal, county, or state criminal court agencies.
- Settle Fines: Ensure you have the necessary funds to settle any fines or outstanding balances related to your suspension before addressing the legal issue.
Driving Without a Driver's License in Georgia
IS YOUR GEORGIA DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENDED?
Although the majority of people with a suspended license know that this is the case, some motorists in Georgia might be oblivious to this fact. There are numerous reasons why someone might get their license suspended, so if they receive no notice of this through the post from the Georgia DMV, confusion about this matter can arise.
Getting Charged With Driving Without a License
Regrettably, if you have a suspended license and you are caught behind the wheel in Georgia, the law enforcement officer will have to detain you. Traffic violations like this pose a risk to the general public, so the policeman must take the necessary steps to take you out of harm’s way. The officer will assume that, if you have no license, this means that you are not insured either.
Is it Illegal to Drive Without a Driver’s License?
Absolutely, all traffic offenses that are moving violations are classed as misdemeanors in Georgia. Unless otherwise amended by a specific statute, every misdemeanor in Georgia carries a fine of up to $1000, along with up to one year in prison.
Do I Require A Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney?
There are a few different types of clients who enlist our services to contest speeding tickets.
These are as follows:
- Out of state clients, who can not visit Georgia in person to handle their case
- Clients with busy schedules who can not spare the time, due to work commitments, to deal with all the paperwork regarding traffic violation charges
- Clients who fear arrest or who are professional drivers, who will not risk visiting court
Correcting a Suspended Driver’s License
A few different steps are required to address a driving while suspended issue. Consulting a traffic attorney is the fastest way to clear up the legal issue, and hiring a criminal defense expert might offer a helpful intermediary between the justice system and you. If you can’t do this, follow this process:
- Get hold of your driving details from the DDS in Georgia, or the DPS or DMV in another state. You can do this online, or visit a driving license customer support center.
- Get in touch with the court that issued your suspension by telephone, if you can.
- Maintain records of all documents, and save every form on your PC in PDF format. This way, you will be able to email these to different Municipal, County or State criminal court agencies.
- Get the money to settle the fine or balance that is due, prior to addressing this legal issue.
Punishments for Driving With no License
Different statutes in Georgia specify varying degrees of penalties for people caught driving while suspended, or with no plastic license. Your speeding ticket should display the penalty and code section for driving with no license. However, the penalty you receive could include:
- Surcharges and fines
- Reinstatement or restitution charges
- Probation
- Prison time
- Extra revocation or suspension of your license at the DDS in Georgia
- Several hours of community service
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Our Legal Process
- Initial meeting to discuss your case.
- Assess the merits of your claim.
- Determine if legal action is viable.
- Address your questions and concerns.
- In-depth assessment of your case.
- Identification of liable parties.
- Evaluation of potential damages.
- Gathering all relevant evidence.
- Interviewing witnesses.
- Collecting medical records.
- Analyzing accident reports.
- Securing expert opinions if necessary.
- Engagement with insurance providers.
- Presentation of your claim.
- Skillful negotiation to maximize your settlement.
- Filing of a lawsuit if negotiation fails.
- Legal proceedings initiated.
- Court appearances.
- Discovery process including depositions.
- Continued negotiations during litigation.
- Efforts to reach an out-of-court settlement.
- If no settlement, preparation for trial.
- Presentation of evidence in court.
- Judge or jury decision on liability and compensation.