Ticket 14 years ago and "he" says was not him?

Question

My husband went to get his license renewed in Ga and was told NC would not let him. He lost his license 14 years ago and already had to go to court in Ga for someone using his license. It was so new that the office remembered and said it was not him. Now the officer no longer works for NC and they have only his name, birthdate, and address (which is the one that was stolen), but HE has to prove it was not him or pay $300 in order to get his GA license. The vehicle tag they have has never been issued anywhere and they have no social security number or a copy of signature or anything....Is there anything we can do?

Answer 1

You will have to return to the court that issued the penalty resulting in your husband mistakenly losing his Drivers' License.  There are many ways the court can determine this is the wrong person.  It is often done by fingerprints, photographs and physical descriptions.  

Although your husband did NOT get arrested so no fingerprints, photos, CII (Criminal Index) Number, the correctly arrested person was arrested, and at a minimum, a physical description exists, if not fingerprints and a booking photo, CII are available for the court's review.  The Court's public defender should assist you with this, if necessary.  Your husband may need to be fingerprinted for comparison.

After the court reviews the wrong person's identifying information and compares that to your husband, the court will issue a "Wrong Person Certificate."  You will receive a copy of the certificate.  Make several copies and keep one with your husband at all times.  Take this to the DMV.  And the court will update the information to forward to the DMV.

Finally, be sure to do this at EVERY court a violation was issued against your husband.  This is to clear his entire incorrect record.  The DMV can print out a record of violations attributed to your husband or the court DA should do this for you.

Answer 2

A lawyer can file the request with the courts.  But it will cost about $250-$500 in legal and filing fees.

Answer 3

contact the local BAR ASSOCIATION...they will tell you how to get legal advice on this matter.