How much does a driving permission cost in California?

I just got a misdemeanor for driving without a license, does anyone know the cost of the fine? [California]?

• I was with my boyfriend like an hour ago, and so i asked him if i could drive, i dont have a license or a permit, we got pulled over and i have to go to court for it and pay a fine..does anyone know the cost? or what i should expect..? also i told him i had my permit in florida..but i don't, i'm sure the cop noticed when he tried to look at my driving record..

• Answer:

  If the officer put in his statement that you told him you have a FL permit & you lied, then you could be facing another misdemeanor charge of providing false information to a law enforcement officer once you get to court. And you may get lucky. If this is a first offense, you may get the Misdemeanor reduced to an Infraction, although the false statement, may piss off the judge if he knows about it. If the officer or the judge doesn't ask you about your FL permit, then don't offer any information voluntarily about that false statement you made to the officer. If you are charged with the Misdemeanor you are looking at a fine of approx $380 (unless the fine amount has changed). And if you get lucky and the judge reduces the charge to an Infraction, then you are looking at a fine of approx $298 (again, unless the fine amount has changed). This is also going to make it much harder for you to obtain a license now, especially if you are under 18.