What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California
Hi, I was pulled over (due to a problem with my wife's car registration) in Manhattan Beach, California a week ago while driving my wife's car. I have a valid Mexican drivers license, however the police officer stated that he could not accept that license because California law stated that only a US issued license is valid for driving. So I got a ticket for a misdemeanor (12500 (a) VC -Unlicensed Driver) and have to go to court within the next two months.
After researching on the CA-DMV website I found out that you are able to drive in California with a license from another country, with the exception that it has to be valid.
So I am going to plea not guilty.
My question is, how should I proceed to declare myself not guilty? My argument is that I had a valid Mexican drivers license at the time, plus I plan to renew it and show both. Furthermore, i am looking into the possibility of applying for the California driver's license.
What are the implications of declaring yourself not guilty vs. guilty?
I am currently filing for green card through marriage.
Thanks.
California
Hi, I was pulled over (due to a problem with my wife's car registration) in Manhattan Beach, California a week ago while driving my wife's car. I have a valid Mexican drivers license, however the police officer stated that he could not accept that license because California law stated that only a US issued license is valid for driving. So I got a ticket for a misdemeanor (12500 (a) VC -Unlicensed Driver) and have to go to court within the next two months.
After researching on the CA-DMV website I found out that you are able to drive in California with a license from another country, with the exception that it has to be valid.
So I am going to plea not guilty.
My question is, how should I proceed to declare myself not guilty? My argument is that I had a valid Mexican drivers license at the time, plus I plan to renew it and show both. Furthermore, i am looking into the possibility of applying for the California driver's license.
What are the implications of declaring yourself not guilty vs. guilty?
I am currently filing for green card through marriage.
Thanks.