What Is The Purpose Of Traffic School? Traffic School Simplified
I. What Is The Purpose Of Traffic School? The purpose of traffic school is to help you understand the dangers of driving in a manner that is unsafe. Additionally, traffic school can be used to avoid a point on your record which will prevent your insurance rate from increasing. Traffic school also hides the point […]
Useful Information About California Speed Law Every Driver Must Know
California Speed Law There are a number of different California speed laws that you can be cited for. In this blog, we will explore one specific California speed law: Vehicle Code 22350. What Does The Law Say? Vehicle Code 22350 says “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than […]
3 Big Ways COVID-19 Has Impacted the Judicial System
What are a some of the ways COVID-19 has impacted the judicial system? We don’t have to tell you that the global health crisis has impacted every industry across the globe in one way or another. Our judicial system in particular has been forced to take a good long look at itself and address some […]
Fullerton Traffic Court
Fullerton Traffic Tickets If you receive a traffic citation anywhere in North Orange County, your traffic case will be heard at the North Justice Center in Fullerton, CA. Fullerton Traffic court will handle tickets issued by the Fullerton Police Department Anaheim Police Department Buena Park Police Department Brea Police Department La Habra Police Department California […]
How to beat a DUI charge in California
If I blew over the limit…..how can you win my DUI case? This is a question I hear a lot from potential DUI clients in my Southern California DUI defense practice. It’s right up there with “How do I get this reduced to a wet reckless?’ for number one question. I have had many clients […]
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 […]
Breath Tests Orange County DUI
There are misconceptions and confusion regarding the legal obligations and rights a driver has regarding breath tests as required under laws regulating drinking and driving and with good reason. Initially, there are two separate breath tests that law enforcement may administer during different phases of the DUI investigative process. Secondly, one is legally required, and […]
Aggravated DUI California DUI enhancements
As with other criminal offenses, California statute establishes a range of possible sentences for a DUI conviction. One factor in the sentence actually received is what court hears the case. For example, a Los Angeles court may offer the typical first time DUI offender three years of probation, a $390 fine and a three month […]
Fighting a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint
DUI Sobriety Checkpoints and Police Contact The general rule regarding permissible justification for a traffic stop is that law enforcement must have a reasonable suspicion that illegal activity is occurring. This may be as straightforward as an equipment violation, such as a non-functional tail light, or may require some articulable suspicion on behalf of […]