Q: What are the concequences when a 15yr3mth old get caught and ticketed for driving without a license in VA?
A Va state trooper pulled him over for a broken tail light, then found out he was not old enought to even have a learners permit. He wrote him 4 tickets...driving without license, broken tail light, loud exhaust and no seatbelt.
How will this effect him getting his learners permit? Since he has never been in the DMV system, where do they file the tickets?
A: His case will be in the juvenile and domestic relations court in the jurisdiction where he committed the offenses. The main one to be concerned with is the driving without a license because that's a misdemeanor. Many judges would continue the case to let him get his permit and consider dismissing with community service, etc. Whoever owns the vehicle should try to comply the loud exhaust and broken tail light to the extent they can. But continuing the case, if possible, for community service and trying to get a legal permit is probably the best option. Starting on community service now may be a good idea. Talk to a lawyer who regularly does JDR work in that jurisdiction.
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