Being caught driving without a license in Wagoner, Oklahoma, could be more serious than you first think. A charge of driving without license Oklahoma can lead to fines and even jail time.
FAQ: Driving Without License Oklahoma
You must have a valid drivers license in order to drive upon any public roads, streets, highways, turnpikes, or other public place in Oklahoma. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 6-303
Any violation of this statute is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of between $50 and $300, up to 30 days in jail, or both.
What Does Lack of A Valid License Mean Anyway?
Driving without a license could mean that you failed to have your valid driver’s license on you at the time that you were pulled over.
Of all the possible scenarios, this is the mildest set of circumstances that you could face. If you can produce a valid driver’s license that was in valid on the date you were pulled over, you may have the charges dismissed or the fine reduced.
However, if you had an expired license when you are pulled over, or if your license was revoked or suspended, you could face driving without license Oklahoma charges.
If the license was expired at the time you were stopped or if you never had one, you will most likely have to pay a fine of $50 to $300 for the first offense.
Again, if you can renew your license before your court date, the court may reduce or eliminate your fine.
If your license was canceled, revoked, or suspended at the time you were stopped, the penalty increases each time you are stopped.
For a first conviction, your fine will be between $100 and $500. For a second conviction, it rises to $200 to $750.
For any subsequent driving without license Oklahoma conviction, the fine rises to between $300 and $1,000. In addition, the court may sentence you to up to a year in jail.
DUI and Driving Without a License Oklahoma
If the revocation or suspension of your license was due to an Oklahoma DUI and you are caught driving, the penalties are even higher.
You could face a fine of $500 to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,000 to $2,000 for a second offense, and between $2,000 and $5,000 for any subsequent offense.
In addition, the court could sentence you to jail for up to a year upon your third or subsequent conviction.
Accidents Without A Valid License
If you cause an accident while driving with a canceled, denied, suspended, or revoked license, and a person is injured, you could be convicted of a felony and serve a jail term of up to one year in addition to a fine of up to $2,000.
If you cause grave bodily injury, you could serve up to five years in prison and pay a fine of up to $3,000.
If someone dies as a result of the accident, you could serve five years in prison and pay a fine of up to $5,000. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 11-905
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Misdemeanor Defense
If you have been accused of driving without a license Oklahoma, you need legal assistance to help maintain your freedom.
One of the Wagoner misdemeanor defense attorneys at Wirth Law Office can help you right away. Call 918-485-0335 to schedule a initial, no-obligation consultation.
