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    Default Misdemeanor for Unlicensed Driving and Infraction for Speeding

    My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: California

    I was pulled over last night for speeding. I was going 60 in a 45 WITHOUT a driver's license or permit. I am 17 was NOT drinking neither was the passenger who was 22. The cop gave me a ticket for a speeding infraction and a misdemeanor for driving without a license. The car was NOT impounded because I was pulling into my neighborhood. I have to appear in court on May 1 for my ticket. I have never been pulled over before nor done anything illegal for that matter. I am really scared and have no idea what to expect. Several people have told me that depending on the judge, I may just have to pay the fine, do community service and get my permit and/or license. However, some people have told me that I may have to wait to be 21 to even apply for my license now. Others have told me I have to wait till I turn 18, which will be in August. I know that my insurance is going to be insanely expensive now too. It was a stupid mistake and I am paying for it now, literally. Someone please tell me what I should expect in court though and ballpark how much I am going to have to pay.

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    Default Re: Misdemeanor for Unlicensed Driving and Infraction for Speeding

    Quote Quoting lr8394
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    I know that my insurance is going to be insanely expensive now too. .
    why? you never had a license? Then an insurance company may never know...really...your goal is to lower the misdemeanor to an infraction. The the speeding ticket & DWOL will really be like parking tickets.

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    Default Re: Misdemeanor for Unlicensed Driving and Infraction for Speeding

    You should team up with a lawyer and try to get this resolved as a non-criminal offense.

    There's a lot of information on driver's licenses for teens, and the consequences of violations, on the DMV website. Start here.

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