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First Offense
The penalty for the first offense of driving without a license can vary from state to state. Depending on the law, you may be ticketed and required to appear before a judge. The fine and penalty can be determined based on the judge’s discretion and according to the law. In most cases, the judge will give you a time limit to obtain your driver’s license and show proof of it by your next court date. Some states are harsher than others when it comes to the first offense. If you are pulled over by the police and caught operating a motor vehicle without proper licensing, you can be immediately taken to jail and and your vehicle impounded.
Repeat Offenses
Continuing to drive without a license after the first offense will result in harsher penalties and sentencing. In many instances, your driver’s license will be suspended or revoked. What this means is that when you do decide to go and get a driver’s license, it will already be invalid because of your prior offenses. Some judges may put a time restraint on when you are not allowed to drive. For instance, you can be prohibited from operating a vehicle for 12 months even after you went to get your driver’s license. A revoked license is more permanent than a suspended one.
Other Penalties
Driving without a driver’s license can result in many years of financial burden. Not only are there costly tickets and fines given by the judicial system, but you may also be required to hire a lawyer. A suspended license can be unsuspended once conditions have been met. Suspended licenses are tied to money or time limits. Once the money is paid or the time limit has expired, you can get a new license. There are costs associated with getting a new license. If the license was revoked, you will have to appeal to the court to get it back. Many people aren’t knowledgeable enough to do this without legal representation and you would be better prepared in talking to an Attorney.
Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
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