VC 14601: Driving on a Suspended License
Although it is certainly true that legally, driving is a privilege, modern life in Southern California makes it all but a necessity. Consequently, many who lose their driver’s license find themselves tempted to drive, which can lead to further problems. VC 14601 Et Seq The prohibitions regarding driving on a suspended or revoked license […]
VC 40508: Failure to Appear on a Ticket
A traffic citation may be considered an annoyance or inconvenience, or for some it may pose the very real concerns of a major financial hardship. Under any circumstances, however, ignoring your legal obligations once you have been issued a citation can create far greater problems. Actions that Violate VC 40508 When a law enforcement […]
Out of State Driver and a California DUI
With Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego regularly among the top tourist destinations coupled with innumerable business people visiting the Southern California area every day, it’s easy to understand why there are so many out of state drivers on local roadways. If you are such a driver and have been arrested on suspicion of […]
Contesting Your Orange County Traffic Ticket
Traffic citations are issued with seemingly greater frequency. Some suggest municipalities employ ramped up enforcement as a revenue raising tool, while others point to the pace of modern life and increased driver distraction, yet the increase in number of tickets may simply be a product of more drivers on the road. In any case, if […]
Per Se DUI: Alcohol Absorption/Elimination
Under California law, you can be arrested and convicted of a DUI offense even if you exhibited no signs of impairment and did not feel inebriated. This is due to what is known as the state’s per se DUI statute, Vehicle Code 23152(b), which reads: “It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent […]