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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 12500

Driving Without a License

Driving when you have never had or don't have a valid license.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You drove
  2. 2You had no valid license

Possible punishment

Often reduced to infraction; up to 6 months jail.