If I’m a 17 year old male with no license or permit and got in a car accident, what can I expect when I go to court?

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If I’m a 17 year old male with no license or permit and got in a car accident, what can I expect when I go to court?

Asked on May 14, 2015 under Accident Law, California

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

I am sure that you know that in the state of California you must possess a valid driver's license in order to operate a motor vehicle. Driving without a licesne can be prosecuted either as a non-criminal offense or as a misdemeanor.  But your license status does not affect your car accident case.  Driving without a licesne is not an indicia of negligence.  Please, though, get a lawyer asap. Good luck.  Lesson learned. 


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