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How to Challenge Your Traffic Ticket Without Going to Court

April 12, 2012

If you receive a ticket which you felt was totally unjustified, you have every right to challenge it. The problem is, to do so you.  There is another solution. California allows a person to file what’s called a Trial By Declaration (TBD), which is basically fighting your ticket through the mail. It works like this: need to […]

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How to Fight a Speeding Ticket (when they get you on radar)

April 11, 2012

If you receive a speeding ticket in California, the effects can be downright ugly. Fines can reach upwards of $500, your insurance rates can increase, and if you accumulate enough “points” on your record, the DMV will suspend your license. The good news, however, is that there are literally hundreds of ways to fight a […]

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The Difference Between Criminal and Civil Trials

April 5, 2012

When a person commits an act that is both illegal and causes financial harm to another, that person potentially exposes his or herself to both criminal and civil liability. This can result in two separate and distinct trials, which can have surprisingly different results. The most famous case of dual criminal and civil trials happened […]

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Effects of Traffic School in California

April 5, 2012

If you are convicted of a traffic offense, usually you are given the opportunity to attend traffic school. If you cannot fight the ticket and get it dismissed entirely, it is often a good idea to choose the traffic school option, although it will add about $100-$150 more to the total cost you will pay, […]

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Tips for Avoiding a DUI

April 5, 2012

Of course, the best way to avoid being arrested for driving under the influence is to simply not get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. However, we all know that sometimes your night doesn’t go as planned, so if you do choose to drive, it’s important for you to know how to be safe […]

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Sobriety Checkpoints Explained

April 5, 2012

You’ve probably seen them before – a few signs, probably some cones, and a whole bunch of police officers with flashlights, usually slowing down a busy road to a crawl on a Friday or Saturday night. A sobriety checkpoint. These stops can either create a small annoyance or a huge concern, depending on your activities […]

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Ruling Revolutionizes Red Light Camera Tickets

April 5, 2012

While it might not be on the level of Roe v. Wade or Brown v. Board of Education, a recent ruling by an Orange County appellate court may be just as groundbreaking… in the world of red light camera traffic tickets. In People v. Khaled, a panel of judges in Santa Ana reviewed a conviction […]

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Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Orange County

April 4, 2012

If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Orange County, a typical first offense without extenuating circumstances will generally have the following consequences: -Minimum fine of about $1,900. This can be higher based on your prior record and if the arresting agency requires booking fees, which can push it up several hundred dollars. […]

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Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Los Angeles County

April 4, 2012

If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Los Angeles County, a typical first offense without extenuating circumstances will generally have the following consequences: -Minimum fine of about $1,750. This can be higher based on your prior record and if the arresting agency requires booking fees, which can push it up several hundred […]

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Easy Ways to Avoid Being Pulled Over

April 4, 2012

The US Constitution protects a person from being stopped by the police without a legitimate reason. Law enforcement may not pull over a vehicle without reasonable suspicion that some sort of crime has been committed. However, that reasonable suspicion can be for ANY crime, including very minor vehicle code infractions. Further, even if the true […]

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Common Traffic Tickets in CA Explained: Non-DUI Drinking Offenses

April 4, 2012

Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and given a traffic ticket for your momentary lapse in judgment. But did you know there are literally hundreds of California Vehicle Code sections you can violate every single time you get in your car? (And some, […]

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Common Traffic Tickets in CA Explained: Impeding Traffic

April 4, 2012

Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and given a traffic ticket for your momentary lapse in judgment. But did you know there are literally hundreds of California Vehicle Code sections you can violate every single time you get in your car? (And some, […]

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Underage Drinking and Driving – VC 23136 & VC 23140

April 4, 2012

You probably know that if you are over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level over .08%. You may even be aware of your right to refuse to take the road side breathalyzer test (referred to as a preliminary alcohol screening, or PAS test) if you have not […]

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Common Traffic Tickets in CA Explained: Failure to Yield

April 4, 2012

Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and given a traffic ticket for your momentary lapse in judgment. But did you know there are literally hundreds of California Vehicle Code sections you can violate every single time you get in your car? (And some, […]

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