IfI was arrested for DUI in one state, can I obtain a license in another state?
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IfI was arrested for DUI in one state, can I obtain a license in another state?
Iwas arrested in 10/10 for a DUI and 4 other traffic tickets. I have an attorney in GA handling my case. However, I moved back to my home state CA. I sill currently have a valid DL number in CA, but I lost the actual DL card. My case in GA is still pending and my GA license is still valid because I have not been convicted. Is it legal for me to renew my CA license? I understand that when I go to court in GA, my license may be suspended, but in the meantime I would like to know what my options are.
Asked on January 12, 2011 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
There is something known as the Interstate Drivers License Compact where almost all the states share information regarding DUI's and Drunk Driving convictions. Georgia, however, is not one of those states. In other words, Georgia does not share the information with your home state of California. So it appears that for you there may be a loophole here and that you may be able to renew your California license at this time. It even appears that if your license is suspended in Georgia California may not find that information out. I guess that the only way for you to be sure of all of this is to try and renew your California license and take your chances. But in the meantime please try and get some help with your problem here.
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