Here is the Official Judge’s Instructions on How to Handle Traffic Court Cases in California. Hyper-linked with references to the law. Yes, like all of legal self help content, it is free. Continue reading
Archive for the ‘Suspended Drivers License’ Category
Traffic Ticket “Amnesty” in California Starts in January 2012. But Is It Too Good to Be True?
15
Dec
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
How to Write A Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment Under CA Penal Code 1214.1
11
Dec
How to Fill Out a Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment under Penal Code section 1214.1 with the best legal argument to win and/or set up a Traffic Court Appeal Continue reading
How to Find a Crap Load of Old Traffic Tickets w/ a Failure to Appear Suspension
11
Nov
Free Advice and tips on how to find a bunch of old traffic tickets with failure to appear charges or drivers license holds. Continue reading
Why It May Be a Good Idea to Demand a DMV Hearing After DUI Test Refusal
04
Nov
Why sometimes it is a good idea to challenge a DMV Suspension for Refusal to Submit to a alcohol test. Continue reading
What Happens If You Get Into An Accident Without Insurance in California?
13
Oct
The real danger of not having auto liability insurance is not a fine. A lack of auto insurance can screw up your life pretty good, fast. Continue reading
How to Get UR Drivers License Back After U Pay Off a Failure to Appear Case
12
Oct
A CA Drivers License does not get reinstated automatically after you pay a collection agency for a failure to appear case (VC 40509.5 & 40508a) Continue reading
Catch a Vehicle Code 12500a Violation? A Valid License Helps, But Not Required.
10
Oct
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
A Traffic Ticket With Your Signature is a Promise to Appear in Court. Read It!
28
Sep
If you get a traffic ticket, dont wait for the court to send you something. The date you have to appear in court by is right next to your signature. Read it. Dont lose it. Continue reading
When Can an Attorney Go to Court for a Client Who Stays Home?
14
Sep
A Licensed, Private Defense Attorney can go to nearly all court appearances for a defendant in most California Misdemeanor cases, including arraignments, pre trial hearings and sentencing. But Public Defenders usually want you there. Continue reading
