BUT I DIDN’T RECEIVE A TICKET! WHAT’S AT STAKE WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
We come across it all the time: Someone is stopped for a traffic violation, and they’re found driving without a license. The cop doesn’t issue a ticket. Weeks go by, then one day a court notice shows up in the mail. BUT I DIDN’T RECEIVE A TICKET! People think that because they didn’t receive a ticket, they can ignore any court notice. On the contrary, because driving without a license is a jailable offense, an officer will likely issue a court notice for a hearing instead of simply writing them up for the offense. In these cases, people often wait until the last minute to look for legal representation. The problem with that is that it doesn’t allow for enough time to remedy the matter or take steps toward resolving the infraction so that a deal can be made with the state’s attorney ahead of time. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DRIVE WITHOUT A LICENSE? A driver who has been issued a license but fails or refuses to display a valid license to a requesting uniformed police officer can be convicted of a traffic infraction and fined $50.
In Maryland, driving without a valid license can result in a fine of up to $500 and a maximum of 60 days in jail. A second offense can lead to up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $500. Unlicensed driving will also add points to your driving record, which may prevent license application in the future. If you drive with a suspended or revoked license, it’s punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. A second offense can carry a fine of up to $1,000 and a maximum of two years in jail. Driving while suspended adds 12 points to your driving record.
The bottom line? It’s not worth it. Do what you can to avoid driving without a license, whether it’s asking a friend for a ride, taking the bus, or using a ride app like Lyft or Uber. If you’ve been stopped and found to be driving without a license, call the team at Pérez Halpern LLC right away. We can recommend an attorney we trust to help you!
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Ingredients • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 4 pounds), cut up • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 2 large eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup canola oil • 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder, divided • 1 tsp salt, divided • 1 tsp coarsely ground pepper, divided • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. 2. In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs with remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. 3. Dip chicken pieces in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. 4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in butter. 5. Add chicken in batches; cook until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side). 6. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake uncovered until chicken is no longer pink (30–35 minutes).
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