It’s time for the State Governments to wake and let undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses and auto insurance. We will all be safer when this happens. But for it to happen, we have to let go of the idea that a Drivers License is legal proof of anything but the legal right to drive. A drivers license should not be used as proof of legal residency. Continue reading
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Why It Makes Sense to Allow Illegal Immigrants to Have Drivers Licenses
It’s time for the State Governments to wake and let undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses and auto insurance. We will all be safer when this happens. But for it to happen, we have to let go of the idea that a Drivers License is legal proof of anything but the legal right to drive. A drivers license should not be used as proof of legal residency. Continue reading
Traffic Ticket “Amnesty” in California Starts in January 2012. But Is It Too Good to Be True?
California is offering a Traffic Ticket Amnesty Program, but there are many restrictions, and even if you qualify, you get a 50% discount only if you can pay in full. Warrant cases must be resolved first. Continue reading
Catch a Vehicle Code 12500a Violation? A Valid License Helps, But Not Required.
If you are dealing with a citation for driving without a valid license under vehicle code section 12500(a), getting it reduced to an infraction is a good result. Continue reading
How Does California DMV Treat a Failure to Appear? Here is the Law.
How Does DMV Treat a Failure to Appear on a traffic ticket? The law allows an FTA conviction to show on your record and can become the basis of a “Negligent Driver” suspension. Continue reading
Defenses to Driving on a Suspended License
Our Attorney reviews the Defenses to the misdemeanor crime of Driving on a Suspended Drivers License. Don’t Assume That Nothing Can Be Done. You have the right to a trial, and reduction is possible. Continue reading
What is the Sentence for a First Offense DUI in California?
The Penalties and sentence for a first offense DUI charge are routine in most California courts. Most people get the same sentence, but there can be aggravating factors. And in some counties, Ignition Interlock Devices will be required for even first offenders. Continue reading