Driving Without a License
A recent DMV study showed that unlicensed drivers in the state of California are 2.6-2.7 times more likely to cause a traffic accident than a licensed driver. This is one of the reasons why officers of the law take unlicensed driving so seriously, and are perhaps quicker to suspect someone they initially believe to be driving without a license.
There are many reasons why someone may be charged with driving without a license, and nearly all of them provide an avenue towards having the misdemeanor charge reduced to an infraction, or have it dismissed altogether. The first reason one may be charged for driving without a license is the most obvious: operating a motor vehicle without the proper license. The second reason …show more content…
A good criminal defense attorney will do whatever it takes to minimize the damage from this incident. For example, if your attorney finds that you did in fact violate the law by driving without being licensed by the state of California or another state, he or she will push to have the charges reduced to an infraction, rather than a misdemeanor. Alternatively, they may push back the date of your time in court as far as possible in order to give you ample opportunity to become a licensed driver. Many judges, upon seeing that the accused has acquired a driver’s license since being charged with driving without one, will drop the matter altogether.
Cross & Associates is the premiere criminal defense attorney in Northern California, and knows exactly how to fight for our clients. The legal team dedicates their complete knowledge of the legal system and brings all their expertise to bear in any case, no matter how small, to ensure our clients receive the best legal counsel across the
A recent DMV study showed that unlicensed drivers in the state of California are 2.6-2.7 times more likely to cause a traffic accident than a licensed driver. This is one of the reasons why officers of the law take unlicensed driving so seriously, and are perhaps quicker to suspect someone they initially believe to be driving without a license.
There are many reasons why someone may be charged with driving without a license, and nearly all of them provide an avenue towards having the misdemeanor charge reduced to an infraction, or have it dismissed altogether. The first reason one may be charged for driving without a license is the most obvious: operating a motor vehicle without the proper license. The second reason …show more content…
A good criminal defense attorney will do whatever it takes to minimize the damage from this incident. For example, if your attorney finds that you did in fact violate the law by driving without being licensed by the state of California or another state, he or she will push to have the charges reduced to an infraction, rather than a misdemeanor. Alternatively, they may push back the date of your time in court as far as possible in order to give you ample opportunity to become a licensed driver. Many judges, upon seeing that the accused has acquired a driver’s license since being charged with driving without one, will drop the matter altogether.
Cross & Associates is the premiere criminal defense attorney in Northern California, and knows exactly how to fight for our clients. The legal team dedicates their complete knowledge of the legal system and brings all their expertise to bear in any case, no matter how small, to ensure our clients receive the best legal counsel across the