Expired license Vs no lisence

[zoecheer]

What is the name of your state? New Jersey

I was caught driving with an expired Australian driver's license. The police officer put on the ticket that I was driving without a license. What is the difference? How should I deal with this?

My other problem is that my visa ran out in December and although I am planning my return 5 days after the court date (Jan 12) I am worried that they will bring up this issue and try to deport or detain me, is this possible?

I can't afford a lawyer.

I have been advised that I should talk to the prosecutor and try to settle before they get into the visa issues, but I don't know how to go about this or what to say.

Please help

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by zoecheer

What is the name of your state? New Jersey

I was caught driving with an expired Australian driver's license. The police officer put on the ticket that I was driving without a license. What is the difference? How should I deal with this?

My other problem is that my visa ran out in December and although I am planning my return 5 days after the court date (Jan 12) I am worried that they will bring up this issue and try to deport or detain me, is this possible?

I can't afford a lawyer.

I have been advised that I should talk to the prosecutor and try to settle before they get into the visa issues, but I don't know how to go about this or what to say.

Please help

**A: why don't you know what to say?

[marbol]

Originally Posted by HomeGuru

**A: why don't you know what to say?

What kind of advice is that?

Just tell it like it is. Ask the prosecutor to allow you to plead to a lesser charge.
Ask him what the penalties are for each. Ask, ask ask.

[poohmantbb]

Because the license is expired, it is not valid. Hence, "driving without license".