Q: Driveing without a liscense, I was unaware of it what should I expect/do?
I have a summary trial coming up on the 29th for driving without a liscense. I wasn't aware that it had been revoked due to covid. I had received a notice before hand but nothing after confirming it was revoked. The citation also has the wrong model car on it. This is my first time dealing with this.
A: You should do what you can ahead of your trial to have your licensing issue resolved. This offense carries only a fine, but a hefty fine of $200 plus court costs. Also, if you've been convicted of this same offense in the last 5 years, your license will be suspended for 6 months. If you're able to get the issue resolved, the officer may be willing to work with you or an attorney to change the citation to a section with a lesser fine and without risk of suspension. You should consider reaching out to an traffic/criminal defense attorney for a free consultation. Best of luck.
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