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California Suspended License Driving in violation of Vehicle Code Section 14601

California Suspended License Help.  California Vehicle Code Section 14601 sets forth the rules and penalties for driving on a suspended license.   The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office estimates that more than 15% of all criminal cases filed in the Los Angeles County Court system are based on charges of driving without a license…

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What happens if I refuse to take the test when stopped for DUI in California?

It’s amazing how much confusion there is around what you should do if you get pulled over after having had something to drink.  Whether it is from family, friends, or even clients who are facing multiple DUI convictions, I often hear “so if I get pulled over, I should refuse the chemical test, right?” It…

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M1 License Holder Alert, Potential Glitch in California Traffic Court

As most of you may know, I do a LOT of traffic ticket cases.  Many of the traffic tickets that I handle are what we call “traffic tickets gone bad”.   These are cases for clients who have multiple tickets, a suspended license, warrants, too many points, or other problems associated with ignoring your tickets…

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What to do if you got a ticket in California for driving over 100 mph.

If you got a ticket in California for speeding over 100 mph, you face greater consequences than if you were speeding at a rate under 100.  For starters, the judge can suspend your license for up to 30 days!  It’s not a mandatory suspension, but the judge has the discretion to do so.  He can…

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If you got a traffic ticket in Chatsworth, be aware that the cop can change his mind on you.

If you got a traffic ticket in Chatsworth, you need to know that the original traffic violation you were cited with is not the end of the story.  This principle actually applies to all traffic tickets in southern California.  Just because you were cited with a specific traffic violation, let’s say, speeding, the officer still…