DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID OPERATOR’S LICENSE

Were You Stopped by an Officer in Virginia while Driving without a Valid Operator’s License? I Can Help.

This statute found in Virginia Code §46.2-300 applies to individuals who have not obtained a license as well as individuals who are not currently lawfully licensed in Virginia. If you are new to Virginia, you may not realize that Virginia requires new residents to obtain a Virginia license within 60 days of moving to Virginia. It is also worthwhile to note that there are other exceptions to this statute, but it is important to understand them so as to not be found in violation. The penalty for a violation of this statute is a class 2 misdemeanor which can carry up to 6 months in jail and up to a $1,500 fine. Whether you need an attorney for a charge under this statute will depend upon the individual circumstances of the case. It is important to find out by asking an attorney with knowledge in these cases whether you might need a lawyer. I can help you make this determination.

Watch out for the Additional Penalties Created by this Statute.

If this is not your first time with a charge under this code provision, seeking out an attorney may be even more essential. A second violation of this statute can be enhanced to the more serious class 1 misdemeanor. Also, regardless of whether this is a first time offense or subsequent offense, the statute also authorizes the court to impose up to a 90 day license suspension. If you are facing this situation, find out how I can help.

Contact Me Today

I have extensive experience in aggressively representing clients throughout Virginia who are charged with driving without a valid license. Whether you are an out-of-state driver charged with this offense in Virginia or a Virginia resident, don’t wait until you are in court to realize you should have contacted a lawyer. I offer a free initial consultation, very reasonable fees and I accept major credit cards.

IMPORTANT: If you have already been to court and received a conviction, there is a very limited amount of time which you have to note an appeal. Contact me immediately to find out your appeal rights.