Virginia Driving Without a License Lawyers
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Whether you have been charged with a Criminal Offense, Serious Criminal Traffic Offense, or have been injured in an Accident that was not your fault, our First-Class Attorneys are not going to let you become a victim! With our experience, we will fight back, with you and for you, to get the results you deserve.
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A CRIMINAL RECORD
When you trust your Driving Without a License charge to our experienced attorneys, we will work closely with you, from the beginning, to explore all aspects of your case, including:
- Dismissal of your Charge
- Reduction of your Charge
- Possible Defenses
- Plea Bargain Options
- Trial to find you “Not Guilty”
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HOW VIRGINIA LAW APPLIES TO YOU
Having handled Thousands of Criminal Traffic Cases in all the Courts of Northern Virginia, we understand how critical your job and/or security clearance are to your livelihood and your family. If you are convicted of No Valid Driver’s License, you are facing not only significant jail time and a substantial fine; but you will also receive a Permanent Criminal Record with the FBI and Homeland Security and you could potentially lose your job; your security clearance; future employment opportunities; demerit points on your DMW record; the loss of your driver’s license; and your future.
NovaLegalGroup, P.C. also helps residents of Virginia with Legal Matters in: Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Centreville, Fairfax, Mclean, Oakton, Reston and Springfield.
In order for the Commonwealth to prove a No Valid Driver’s License charges, they must prove:
1. That you were driving a motor vehicle; and
2. At the time of driving, you did NOT have a valid driver’s license to do so.
If you are found guilty of a No Valid Driver’s License, the punishment can be very severe. No Valid Driver’s License is a CLASS 2 MISDEMEANOR, punishable by up to 6 MONTHS IN JAIL and a fine of up to $1,000, or both!
In addition to the significant Discovery, Due Diligence and Legal Work we do to get your No Valid Driver’s License case Dismissed, your participation in appropriate programs and classes prior to Court can significantly increase your odds of an even more successful outcome … such as:
- Letters of Recommendation
- Alternatives to Jail Programs
- Community Service
- 8-Hour Driver Improvement Class
- 4-Hour Aggressive/Reckless Driving
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Our driving without a license attorneys have experience successfully handling No Valid Driver’s License charges in all the Courts of Northern Virginia.
With our experience in criminal defense, we have successfully handled thousands of cases, many like yours. We make you 3 GUARANTEES that no other law firms we know of in Northern Virginia offer:
OUR 3 UNIQUE GUARANTEES
- When you call us, you will always speak personally with one of our experienced and successful attorneys about your case, NOT a paralegal or secretary!
- We always design a customized “Plan of Action” just for your case and not just a cookie-cutter template!
- We always provide you with a personalized “Payment Plan” to meet your financial needs!
A first offense for driving without a license (No Operator’s License) is a Class 2 misdemeanor in Virginia. This is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. It also results in a criminal record if you are convicted.
Yes. Unlike a simple traffic ticket, driving without a valid license in Virginia is a criminal offense. A first offense is a Class 2 misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense is a more serious Class 1 misdemeanor. A conviction will appear on your permanent criminal record.
Driving without a license (VA Code § 46.2-300) means you were never issued a license or it has expired. Driving on a suspended license (VA Code § 46.2-301) is a more serious Class 1 misdemeanor, meaning your driving privilege was actively taken away by the DMV or a court, and you drove anyway. It carries harsher penalties, including a mandatory period of further license suspension.
Yes, jail time is a possibility. A first offense carries a maximum of six months in jail, and a subsequent offense carries a maximum of one year. While a short jail sentence is unlikely for a simple first offense, it is legally possible and becomes more likely with a poor driving record or for repeat offenses.
New residents have a 60-day grace period to switch their out-of-state license to a Virginia license. If you are stopped after the 60-day period, you can be charged. However, an attorney can often use your new residency status and your valid out-of-state license to negotiate a dismissal of the charge, especially if you get a Virginia license before your court date.
Getting a valid Virginia driver’s license before your court date is the single most important step you can take. While it doesn’t automatically fix the charge, it shows the court and the prosecutor that you have become compliant. An attorney can use this compliance to argue for a dismissal or a reduction of the charge to a non-criminal infraction.
Yes. A conviction for driving without a license will result in three (3) demerit points being added to your Virginia DMV driving record. These points will remain on your record for several years and can lead to increased insurance premiums.
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