CVC 12500(a) Driving without a license in California
CVC 12500(a) California Traffic Lawyer Mark A. Gallagher explains the Basics of VC 12500(a) California Vehicle Code Section 12500 or CVC 12500(a) or simple VC 12500(a) requires a valid license to drive a car in California. Is VC 12500(a) an infraction or a misdemeanor? VC 12500 is what is known as a “wobblette” under California […]
5 Best ways to save money in traffic court
Nobody likes getting a traffic ticket. From the minute you see the lights in your rear view mirror, you know it’s bad news and it’s going to cost you money. With the rising costs of fines in California traffic courts, your ticket can easily cost you over $1000. So without further delay, here are the […]
Sale of Marijuana
With medical marijuana legal in California and an increasing movement toward the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older, it’s easy to think that the decriminalization of marijuana has occurred across the board. However, under California Health & Safety Code § 11360, the sale and transport of marijuana is illegal. […]
Driving Restrictions and Senior Citizens
California has a large population of seniors. According to statistics published by the State Controller’s office, more than 4 million people over 65 lived here in 2010, and that number is projected to grow to 6 million by 2020. Seniors are living longer, living active lives and wish to remain independent as long as possible. […]
Sale or Transport of a Controlled Substance
The penalties for a conviction of California Health and Safety Code § 11352 can be severe, especially so for those with prior drug offenses. If you have been charged with or are being investigated for such a crime, it is important to consult with an experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney to understand the nature […]
Bench Warrants
The two most common types of warrants in the California criminal justice system are arrest warrants and bench warrants. An arrest warrant is issued based on suspected criminal activity; after submission of documents by law enforcement officials to a judge, that judge must find probable cause that a crime has been committed or is imminent. […]
Forced Blood Draws
When a DUI stop is made and an officer has probable cause that the driver is under the influence, the driver is deemed to have given his consent to chemical testing of his blood or breath under Vehicle Code § 23612(a)(1). Although firmly established as California law, recent US Supreme Court decisions have created some […]
Grounds for a DUI Stop: an Anonymous Tip
There are very few instances when a police officer will know with any degree of certainty that the driver of a car that is being observed is under the influence of alcohol. That possibility, however, is suspected by officers in a very high percentage of cases. The legal issue therefore becomes, what law enforcement is […]
DUI and the Commercial Driver
Anyone facing the loss of their driver’s license for any period of time goes into panic mode; how can you possibly function? Who’s going to take the kids to school? What about grocery shopping? How are you going to get to work? Imagine then, if your entire livelihood depends on driving as the main function […]
Tickets in Collections: GC Services
Have your received a collection letter from GC Services demanding payment of an astronomical amount you supposedly owe for traffic fines? If so, it is important to fully understand what GS is and what it is not so that you are best able to act in a manner that preserves your rights. A Collection […]