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If you’re facing charges of driving without a license, you must contact the Hines Law Firm as soon as possible. Our driving without a driver’s license defense lawyers have a successful track record of defending countless clients charged with driving offenses.
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011st Offense
If a motorist is convicted of driving without a valid license, they may be faced with:
- Multiple reinstatement fees
- Six-month license suspension
- Minimum fines of $500
- Minimum of two days in jail
- Two defensive driving classes
022nd Offense
If a motorist was convicted of driving without a license two times within five years, they may be faced with:
- Reinstatement fees
- A one-year license suspension
- A minimum fine of $1,000
- A minimum of ten days in jail
- Defensive driving classes
03Driving with a Suspended License
Driving without a license or without having your license on your person can cause problems, however, there are much stiffer penalties for motorists operating a vehicle on a suspended license. The Department of Driver Services sends out notifications when a license is canceled or suspended. However, some motorists fail to file a change of address through DDS or they miss the notification in the mail.
If you are pulled over in a regular traffic stop and you’ve discovered your license was suspended, contact a driving without a driver’s license defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm as soon as possible.
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Defenses for Driving without a Valid Driver’s License
Below are some defenses your attorney may use to fight your charges:
The Driver’s License Was Valid at the Time of the Stop
The driver may have received a citation for driving with an expired license, however, an officer can make a mistake not paying attention to the day of expiration and only the month.
The License Was Valid But Issued in Another State
The driver may have been pulled over for a routine traffic stop in a state they do not live in. When they showed the officer their license, the officer issued a citation. If that driver is not a permanent resident of that state they do not have to be licensed in that state.
Not Driving the Vehicle
If an attorney’s client was cited for driving without a license but they were a passenger in the vehicle and not behind the wheel, the prosecution shouldn’t charge them with driving without a license.
Driving Out of Necessity or Due to An Emergency
If the driver was rushing someone to the hospital or had to operate their vehicle for another type of emergency and did not have their license on their person, they should not be cited for driving without a license.
Can I Go to Jail for Driving Without a License?
Below are some defenses If a motorist is driving with an active license that’s not on their person, driving with a suspended license, or driving without an active license, they may be arrested and go to jail. When the driver is released they may be facing additional jail time if they’re convicted of license-related offenses. attorney may use to fight your charges:
Should I Hire a Driving Without a Driver’s License Defense Attorney?
While you may be able to handle your case without the assistance of an attorney, you may also incur penalties, end up losing your license, and may even be faced with jail time. When you hire an experienced driving without a driver’s license defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm, they can review your case, and any evidence, and negotiate with the prosecutor to have the charges reduced or dismissed.
The goal of your driving without a driver’s license attorney is to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. At the Hines Law Firm, our legal team will give your case the attention it deserves and make the entire legal process as low-stress as possible.
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