My boyfriend was driving my car and we got pulled over for an illegal U-turn. Unbeknownst to us, his license was expired. My car got towed and he has a notice to appear in court. Does anyone know what the penalty for this is? Does he need a lawyer?
2007-05-16 06:57:52 · 8 answers · asked by photobox 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That can't be right - what about rental cars? If I fly to California and rent a car, it might well have CA plates, but since I don't have a CA address, I couldn't get a CA drivers license if I wanted to! There's got to be something more to this law. Possibly because it was your car and he's an ex-spouse - is he completely ex, or is a divorce still pending? I suppose there could be some technicality there that could get you. Or is his name still on the title? That could explain it.
2016-05-19 21:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will get charged with an illegal u-turn,expired license-insurance,and then the towing adn storage fees of course.He will get a fine and he needs to try and get his license re instated before he appears in court,perhaps proof of insurance .
2007-05-16 07:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Butterflied 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can't hurt for him to consult with an attorney/lawyer, preferably one who offers a free consultation. (Those kinds of attorneys are typically found under 'personal injury' as most lawyers that handle personal injury cases do defense work as well, and under 'lawyer' in yellow pages.) Perhaps he or she can let you know of the possibly penalty(s) such as points on one's record which stays on there for I believe at least five years or even longer. The attorney can let your boyfriend know if there is anything that he or she can do for him.
2007-05-16 07:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if your boyfriend re-news before the court appearance, he will just probably end up paying a small fine.
you dont need a lawyer for a civil matter.
2007-05-16 07:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's up to the judge most likely it will be just a fine and a warning.it all ways helps to have a lawyer but he most likely doesn't need one
2007-05-16 07:07:23 · answer #5 · answered by oyster bay bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time for a smarter boyfriend
2007-05-16 07:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pay the fine!!!!..How does anyone let their driver license expire!!!!
2007-05-16 07:01:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm wondering why YOUR car was impounded. Don't you have a license? If you had your license, it shouldn't have been impounded.
2007-05-16 07:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by gromit801 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋