for the first time? or does it take more to be taken to jail for that? i'm in davidson county but this happened in Bellvue i believe
2007-02-14 12:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by senioritis 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, if you are caught driving with a suspended license. No, if it is expired. At least that is the way the law read a few years ago.
2007-02-14 12:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by James C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If driving on a suspended or expired license in your area is on the books as a misdemeanor, then the answer is yes, you can be physically arrested and taken to jail. Police will *usually* just give you a ticket even though they have the right to arrest you and take you to jail.
If the offense is on the books as a "citation" offense (some states call them different things) then you are usually given a citation ticket but not physically arrested and taken to jail. A citation is *still* technically an arrest...but, the police will let you go in exchange for a "promise to appear" in court on the charge. Usually, you don't have to go to court unless you want to fight the charge.
2007-02-14 12:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course you can be arrested for driving with a suspended license, normally you can post bail and get out of jail in a short time.
2007-02-14 13:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope so. If you've had yourlicence taken away, you deserve to be thrown in jail. However, i'm pretty sure its just a fine if you let it expire by a few days.
2007-02-14 12:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, with a suspended license. you are in violation of a court order no to drive. with an expired license, it could go either way, depending on the mood of the policeman who pulled you over.
2007-02-14 12:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can depending on you and the cop. I your rude or avoid questions or just get an angry cop you could be taken to jail.
2007-02-14 12:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by MARY B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Mississippi,all suspended or no DL charges require mandantory arrest....doesnt matter which offense it is.....most stated have similar laws...I dont know about Tn
2007-02-14 13:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋