Driving without a License in Los Angeles CA?

Question

So about 8 years ago I got a ticket for driving with out a license and didn't make my court date, and out of fear of maybe going to jail and lossing my job and apartment I've been putting it off. But I finally want to take care of it and wanted to know what to do and what could happend

Answer 1

A motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial is proper in some cases, even when you’ve failed to appear in response to a ticket, if the system has taken no action against you for over a year.

California Constitution, article I, section 15

Serna v. Superior Court (1985) 40 Cal.3d 239

Rost v. Municipal Court (1960) 184 Cal.App.2d 507

United States Constitution, Amendment VI

Moore v. Arizona (1973) 414 U.S. 25

So, before you pay those exorbitant fines, invest $20 for the motions in "Fight Your Ticket & Win in California" by Attorney David Wayne Brown, published by Nolo Press.

Chapter 10 Fighting an Infraction Citation

E. Motions After Arraignment

2. Various Types of Motions

d. Motion to Dismiss—Long Delay Before Arraignment

e. Motion to Dismiss—Long Delay Before Arrest for Misdemeanor

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