Driving without a license in Oklahoma is an automatic crime, no matter why you were you driving without your license.
If you are charged with this crime in Tulsa, you will be required to appear before a judge and state your case.
If convicted, you can face fines or even jail time.
The Crime of Driving Without a License in Oklahoma
Even if you aren’t driving dangerously, driving without a license in Oklahoma is still a criminal offense. (Ok. Stat. Tit. 47. Sec 6-303).
However, if you can produce a copy of a valid driver’s license on or before your court date, your charges will be dropped and you will not be required to pay a fine.
Punishment for Driving Without a License in Oklahoma
Any person caught driving with a canceled, suspended or denied license can be charged with a misdemeanor crime and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine:
1. For a first conviction, of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
2. For a second conviction, of not less than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and not more than Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00); or
3. For a third and subsequent conviction, of not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each act of driving on the highways as prohibited shall constitute a separate offense.
Free Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer
A charge of driving without a license in Oklahoma can result in personal inconveniences, financial setbacks, and even impact your work.
If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Consult with an experienced attorney at The Wirth Law Office – Tulsa, call today at (918) 913-0725, or call toll-free at 1-(888) 447-7262.
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