Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

college student caught speeding and driving with an expired license.. help!

please help answer my question.

two weeks ago, i was driving down the 405 and was pulled over for speeding. the officer also happened to notice that my license was expired. i have received a notice to appear in court. what could happen to me? please don't tell me jail time or any outrageous fees! please help enlighten me on what to do! by the way... i wasn't drinking.


Asked on 2/18/05, 2:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: college student caught speeding and driving with an expired license.. help!

In the Bay area in circumstances such as you describe the court allows you time to get your drivier's license reissued. If you can get a valid driver's license then the charge is reduced to driving without a valid driver's license in your possession. This is an infraction. As the other attorney stated if you have a criminal history or numerous driving violaitons the court could order you to jail. In any case commence working on getting a renewed driver's license immediately.

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Answered on 2/19/05, 4:41 pm
George Woodworth Law Office of George Woodworth & Associates

Re: college student caught speeding and driving with an expired license.. help!

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible that you could get jail time, and/or a fine re this incident, depending upon whether you have a criminal record, or a traffic violation record to include license suspensions or revocations. If you have neither then you may be able to avoid a big problem with this citation. Call me at (562) 754-7422 for a free consultation or thru our website at www.Woodworthlaw.org. Thanks, Attorney George Woodworth

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Answered on 2/18/05, 10:13 pm


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