Is it true you'll be convicted as a criminal??? I'm trying to do a search on the internet but no luck, I guess I'm not good at it....
2007-11-01 09:00:44 · 8 answers · asked by arielle 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
See the following links:
First link (Item 12500) refers to the relevant section of Division 6 of the Department of Motor Vehicles (California) Vehicle Code. It basically states that is is unlawful (and therefore criminal, thus punishable by fines and/or jail time) to operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Second link (Item 12501) refers to the conditions where it is legally possible to operate a motorized vehicle without a valid license.
Third link (Item 12503) refers to nonresident drivers who may be eligible to operate a motorized vehicle without a license (for a limited time period, like a vacation).
The last link is to the main page of the code, referring to licenses and license requirements in general.
2007-11-01 10:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by CanTexan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Based on the info your giving us, I think there is a lot more to this story than you're willing to admit. It seems odd that your car would be impounded because you have an out-of state-license. Is your license valid, is the car properly registered and insured. I was stationed in San Diego for three years and held a drivers license from New York and never had my car impounded.
2016-05-26 22:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving without a license (as opposed to driving with a suspended license) is a violation of Vehicle Code section 12500. That charge can be filed as an infraction (like a traffic ticket, with a fine only as punishment) or as a misdemeanor (a minor criminal offense, with a possible 6 month jail term). Unless the situation is aggravated, it is usually filed as an infraction, and is usually dismissed if you get a license and insurance.
2007-11-01 10:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would guess that it being a criminal offense , you would be treated like a criminal , after all I don't think even liberal California would treat an average person like royalty for breaking the law ...... But with California anything is possible ...keep you fingers crossed , if they treat you like a criminal , just cry that you have been treated like a criminal ,and not the human that you are , demand to the judge the facts that you were treated unfairly , and they may let you go ....
2007-11-01 09:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Insensitively Honest 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It is against the law, so it is a crime, and you will be convicted as such. However, I doubt you will serve any jail time. Very high fees, same as driving without insurance. You will go to court. You cannot plea that you have been treated unfairly, that is a load of bull. CA is strict about this.
2007-11-01 09:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by Gretl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you break the law, you are a criminal, and it is against the law in every state and province to drive without a licence.
2007-11-01 09:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
. Try this site. you could get jail time, and the vehicle you are driving could be forefeited.
2007-11-01 09:37:28 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its illegal
2007-11-01 09:04:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋