What is No Valid Driver's License Under 625 ILCS 5/6-101?

No valid driver's license means operating a vehicle without a valid Illinois driver's license. This includes driving without any license, with expired licenses, or with out-of-state licenses when Illinois residency is required.

Unlike suspended license cases, no license cases involve complex evidence including residency determinations, license validity verification, and driving necessity assessments. However, these procedures may contain technical flaws and constitutional violations that experienced defense attorneys can challenge to win cases.

The key to defending no license charges lies in attacking the reliability of licensing evidence and constitutional violations during the stop.