Testimonial Three
Finding a good out-of-state attorney is challenging but I took a leap of faith and hired Mark Gallagher. I couldnt be more pleased. Working with Mark was a pleasure. I would definately recommend and hire him again if need be.
Testimonial Two
Mr. Gallagher was very helpful, he was able to re-open my case and had all charges dropped !! Very professional and courteous !! I hope not to get any more tickets but if i do, i know who to call to help me solve them… Thank you Mr.Gallagher !!!
Testimonial One
Mark Gallagher did everything I asked. He was knowledgeable and good-hearted. With his help I was able to reduce my fears about the process. I’m generally sceptical about lawyers, but Mark went above and beyond what was strictly required to help my criminal case. I recommend him.
Common Criminal Court Terms Defined
Criminal courts have their own language. Judges, bailiffs, lawyers, and court clerks who work every day in court tend to forget this. Since the court system is so busy, the officers and employees of the court will often try to rush you through the process. Being in court every day, I witness defendants hustle and […]
Here's 4 Hints About Your Window Tints
Have you ever wondered whether your window tint is too dark for sunny California? California Vehicle Code section 26708 – 26708.5 sheds a little light on the subject. Like many California statutes, the law on window tints is more verbose and boring than your junior college math instructor. But I’ll try to some of it […]
Your Out of State License May Be Affected by a California DUI.
If you were convicted of a DUI in California, but have since moved to another state, you might find yourself in the crappy situation of being unable to get a valid driver’s license in the new state where you live. There’s a law in California (Vehicle Code section 13352) that says your license will be […]
10 Year License Revocation for 3rd time DUI in California
California Drivers with two or more DUI convictions need to be aware of a significant change in California DUI law effective January 1, 2012. Under AB 1601, the penalties from a conviction can include a 10 year license revocation. That’s not 10 years of a suspended license, that’s 10 years of a revoked license. According […]
Be aware that your LA County DUI sentencing can be enhanced if you're driving too fast!
If you are facing DUI charges in LA County, I hope you weren’t also driving too fast when you got that DUI. What’s too fast? Vehicle Code (VC) 23582 says that if you are guilty of a DUI and were driving 30 mph over the speed limit on a freeway, or 20 mph over the […]
Get your misdemeanor DUI case in LA County dismissed with a Serna motion!
I had a recent client who was being prosecuted with a DUI in LA County that was 10 years old. She never even lived in California, and had gotten the DUI a decade ago while passing through. She missed her arraignment date because she was already back at home on the east coast when it […]
Gardena Ends Red Light Camera Ticket program
Gardena has shut down its red light camera tickets. In an interesting twist, the cameras are being shut down because they are not profitable for the city! As law enforcement continues to become a “business” due to fiscal constraints, the budget continues to dictate our policies on law enforcement. The amount of double talk from […]