Speeding Laws
A speeding ticket is the most often issued type of traffic citation in Los Angeles and Orange County, yet there is perhaps more confusion regarding this kind of violation than for any other traffic offense. Understanding the law will help you avoid getting a ticket and will also aid in determining if you have a […]
What to do if You’re Pulled Over by the Police
Everyone dreads the sound of a police siren behind them and this unease often translates into nervous and perhaps suspicious behavior when the officer ultimately stops you and approaches your car. Many Orange County traffic ticket attorneys will suggest that by the time you are pulled over, the police officer already has a good idea […]
Marijuana and Driving
The California legislature is actively considering a per se law that would criminalize driving with a certain THC level in your system analogous to the laws we currently have regarding alcohol. This is true despite the fact that the scientific evidence is anything but conclusive when it comes to marijuana and driving. Cognitive Studies […]
Domestic Violence FAQ
Operating under the California Department of Justice, one of the Criminal Justice Statistics Center’s tasks is to collect and report statistical data that allow for valid assessments of crime and the criminal justice process in California. For the year 2014, the CJSC reported that over 39,000 domestic violence calls for assistance were made to law […]
DUI with a Prior
Driving under the influence has been the subject of ramped up law enforcement activities in Orange County, particularly in Fullerton, Santa Ana and Newport Beach. Designed to identify and punish offenders and act as deterrence to other drivers, judicial sentencing is characteristically harsh, even for first time offenders. More severe sanctions will apply if someone […]