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

I am an illegal immigrant living in Tennessee. I was pulled over for speeding and was arrested for driving on a suspended licence for failure to comply with financial responsibilities. I have never been issued a TN drivers licence so I did not even know that my driving privilages had been suspended. I have been pulled over before but was only given a ticket for driving without a licence and no insurance. I have bever been arrested or ever had any other problems with the law (no DUI's, drug posession, nothing)

I am going to court THIS TUESDAYand need to know what to expect. What do I need to do to avoid jail? I have applied for an international drivers licence but will not know if it will be granted to me for atleast 2 more weeks. Should I request to postpone my court date until I know more about this? I can apply for insurance using the number they assigned to me as a "DL Number". Will this help? I cannot afford a lawyer, so my friend will be going with me to translate. What other advise does anyone have to offer?