Monthly Archives: December 2010

Everyone knows that when they are convicted of a traffic or criminal offense in California they will be hit with a fine.  However, the surprise comes when the defendant gets the “final bill” and discovers that the fine is doubled, … Continue reading →

As a DUI Lawyer I have seen many abuses directed toward those who are too ashamed or embarrassed to complain.  In recent years I have observed one very disturbing trend- the overcharging for tow costs associated with DUI arrests, particularly in … Continue reading →

Very few will disagree that without commercial drivers our nation’s commerce would grind to a screeching halt.  Despite the importance the trucker plays in our economy California law enforcement often places unreasonable restrictions on their lives by stopping and citing them for petty violations … Continue reading →

The wait for a ticket to fall off a DMV record can seem to take forever as we get gouged from insurance companies.  In California, the law says that most speeding tickets stay on your DMV record for 3 years with … Continue reading →

Even though the law requires a two year suspension on a second DUI convcition, a new law allows for an IID resrtiction after only 90 days for most people, with some exclusions, the old statute read as follows: Vehicle Code … Continue reading →

New law signed in by the Governor late this year change some old laws and create new sentences for those accused of heinous child and sex crimes.  The shiny new bill augments the sentence of sex offenders by increasing incarceration … Continue reading →

Recently, the California legislature decriminalized simple possession of marijuana under an ounce.  Does this mean everyone will be carrying marijuana and smoking it in the streets?  Not likely.  It is time we as a society come to the realization that … Continue reading →

It may seem counterintuitive, but you do not need to have been issued a California License to be convicted of VC14601.  Everday the law convicts persons who do not actually possess a drivers license in as much as they were … Continue reading →

Many people get tickets for vc22348b excessive speed over 100 but few take it seriously.  California traffic law makes the offense of speeding over 100 miles per hour a 2 point traffic infraction.  The primary difference between offense of driving over 100 … Continue reading →

Commonly, a person may be arrested at the airport after a screener detects and locates one of the illegal weapons in a person’s luggage or checked packages or bag.  A Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney can properly advise and guide individuals … Continue reading →

This is an attempt to offer arguably useful information and thoughts to the world as it relates to the area of criminal law in California