Berlin and across Germany
Berlin and across Germany

Driving Without a Licence – Traffic lawyer

An allegation of driving without a licence can have criminal and licence-related consequences. I provide a defence in the proceedings and assess early whether and how you should respond to the allegation.

For Driving Without a Licence, these points are especially important:

  • It matters whether no licence existed, it had been withdrawn, or only a temporary ban applied.
  • Class, validity, and recognition of a foreign licence may be decisive.
  • Knowledge that driving was not permitted affects the criminal assessment.
  • Allowing someone to drive without a licence can create a separate allegation.

For the defence in the proceedings, the first step is to clarify: Which licence applied, which vehicle class is involved, and what exactly is alleged.

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Criminal defence
Driving Without a Licence defence

Defence in Driving Without a Licence cases

Licence or driving ban

It matters whether no licence existed, it had been withdrawn, or only a temporary ban applied.

Vehicle class and foreign licence

Class, validity, and recognition of a foreign licence may be decisive.

Intent or negligence

Knowledge that driving was not permitted affects the criminal assessment.

Owner responsibility

Allowing someone to drive without a licence can create a separate allegation.

Frequently asked questions about Driving Without a Licence

What should I document first in a Driving Without a Licence case?

It matters whether no licence existed, it had been withdrawn, or only a temporary ban applied.

Which records and information are especially important now?

Class, validity, and recognition of a foreign licence may be decisive.

What does the legal assessment of my case depend on?

Knowledge that driving was not permitted affects the criminal assessment.

Which next steps make sense in my situation?

Allowing someone to drive without a licence can create a separate allegation.

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Lara Kruse

2 months ago

Thank you so much for your prompt assistance in my rather complex case. I can highly recommend you – reliable, friendly, and straightforward!

Luisa Kr

3 months ago

Fast case processing, very friendly contact, would gladly use their services again (not the accident itself, but the handling of the case by Dr. Lerch...)

Dénes B.

2 weeks ago

Mr. Lerch provided me with highly professional, calm, and dedicated support throughout my legal proceedings. I particularly appreciated his honest assessment of my case and the clear communication he maintained throughout the entire process. Thanks to his strategy and preparation, we achieved a significantly better outcome than originally anticipated in the penalty order. I felt well-advised and taken seriously at all times. I can therefore wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Lerch and thank him again for his support. B. Paal

How the defence begins

Step 1

Describe the allegation

Which licence applied, which vehicle class is involved, and what exactly is alleged.

Step 2

Review the file and evidence

It matters whether no licence existed, it had been withdrawn, or only a temporary ban applied.

Step 3

Set the defence objective

Knowledge that driving was not permitted affects the criminal assessment.

Step 4

Conduct the defence

Allowing someone to drive without a licence can create a separate allegation.

About Dr. Lerch

In Driving Without a Licence cases, Dr. Philipp Lerch provides a defence focused on the evidence, the procedural position, and a clear legal strategy.

Philipp Lerch
Dr. Philipp Lerch

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