Not having license (or having one that is suspended or revoke) and driving can mean (more) criminal charges — a deeper hole to dig out of.

I think this is a burden that disproportionally impacts people rural areas without public transportation and long distances between home and work (and school and church and doctors and court, etc.)

Having a driver’s license is essential.

Here link to MSPD HDS’s how to apply for reinstatement.

And here are my series of posts regarding all HDS’s resource handouts.

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Holistic Defense Services (HDS) is a program within MSPD that focuses on addressing the underlying social, economic, and health issues that contribute to a client’s involvement with the criminal justice system. HDS aims to provide comprehensive support to clients, beyond traditional legal representation, to help them overcome barriers and achieve better outcomes.

Here is a like to all of HDS’s “How To” Guides > here