Driving while your license is suspended is a serious and very common offense in California. If you are found guilty of this charge, you will face criminal misdemeanor changes and severe consequences.
There are several ways your driver’s license can be suspended, including:
· Failure to pay traffic ticket fines
· Child support delinquency
· DUI arrest or conviction
· Conviction of drug charges
· Driving without insurance
· Reckless driving
· Failure to appear in court
· Failure to attend court-ordered traffic school
· Failure to complete a DUI program
If you are caught driving on a suspended license, you will be facing serious consequences (i.e. heavy fines, possible jail time). It is difficult to get around Southern California without a car – don’t risk it. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will make every effort to find the most desirable outcome in your situation.
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Being charged with a hit and run offense is a serious crime that comes with severe ramifications if convicted. Depending on the number of people injured, the severity of the injuries, and your criminal history, you can be facing jail or prison time, huge fines, probation, restitution to the victim, and points added to your driving record.
Hit-and-run accidents are not only when you hit another vehicle or a pedestrian and then flee the scene. They also include hitting a parked vehicle and the failure to leave a note for the owner.
According to Vehicle Code 20002VC, you may be charged with a misdemeanor hit and run if you leave the scene, damage another person’s property, or not identifying yourself to the other person. You may be charged with a felony hit and run if you injured another person.
If you are charged with a hit and run, it is important to hire an experienced and aggressive Riverside Criminal Defense attorney who will fight to protect your rights.
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A traffic ticket or citation is issued in the State of California for violation of traffic law or an infraction. If you receive one, you must respond by paying the fine or appearing in court to fight the ticket. If you do not respond, a warrant can be issued for your arrest and your driver’s license may be suspended.
Examples of why you might receive a ticket includes speeding, not using turn signals, parking at a meter after it has expired or parking at a handicapped spot without authorization to do so. A more serious offense is known as a misdemeanor. These include reckless driving, driving without a license or drunk driving.
Whether you are charged with speeding or a more serious offense, you should contact an aggressive Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will defend your rights and if you want to challenge the ticket itself, your attorney will fight to have the ticket dismissed.
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Two men were arrested the other night when their car crashed into a bus stop and they left the scene; they were found hiding in an open field.
The 25-year old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while the 19-year old passenger was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Neither sustained injuries. It was lucky that no one else was injured, especially anyone waiting for the bus to arrive.
Cathedral City Police are investigating the accident.
A DUI arrest is a frightening proposition, leaving you confused and uncertain. If you are criminally convicted of a DUI, you will be facing consequences that could alter your future. You need to be sure that you have an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney on your side to fight the charges you are facing.
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If you are arrested for a driving or criminal offense, you are facing a serious situation. Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense.
Every crime is different and therefore, the legal consequences vary also. However, regardless of what the circumstances are, your case will most probably result in severe penalties if you are found guilty.
California Vehicle Code Section 14601 “Prohibits driving when you know that your driver’s license has been suspended or revoked.”
If you have been arrested for driving on a suspended license, it is important that you contact a quality and experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney because your future and freedom are at stake.
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Fans in Riverside County gathered around televisions yesterday to watch the Superbowl. Close by were friends, food and alcohol. Some watched at home or a friend’s home, while others watched at the local bar.
Superbowl Sunday is supposed to be an exciting day for football fans, but unfortunately there are a high number of arrests made for drunk driving that day. It is okay to have a drink with your friends, but if you must, let someone who is not drinking drive you home.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states, “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”
If you have been arrested on a DUI charge in Riverside County, you are probably concerned about the criminal consequences your case might have on your life. Contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has handled and been successful in DUI cases – an attorney who will work hard for you every step of the way to deliver the best results in your case.
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Did you receive a traffic ticket that you feel you do not deserve? Are you wondering whether it is worth your time to go to court and just pay the fine? The decisions that you make will have consequences beyond the payment of the traffic ticket.
If you are concerned about your driving record and your insurance rates going up, think over your decision carefully. The wrong choice could stay with you for years. While you probably won’t face jail for most types of traffic violations, the consequences can be painful and expensive. Examples include:
· You can lose your driver’s license temporarily or permanently depending on the offense
· Your automobile insurance rates will definitely increase
· You will most likely have to pay a fine in addition to attending traffic school
· It will impact your job
· You could end up with a criminal record for life
When you are facing a California criminal charge, no matter the severity, your freedom is on the line. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will listen to your story and plan an aggressive defense strategy on your behalf.
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Driving in California is not a right – it is a privilege. Therefore, if you have gotten certain infractions behind the wheel, it is most probable that your driver’s license will be taken away or suspended for a long period of time.
And, if you are caught driving a vehicle with a suspended license, the consequences could be severe. Consequences for such actions include longer suspension, fines, and jail time.
If you are caught driving with a suspended license, don’t make a bad situation even worse - you need the legal representation of an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will represent your legal interests.
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Being charged with a non-criminal traffic violation carries lesser consequences than a criminal traffic violation, many individuals do not take the time to pay it or fight it.
Failure to pay the imposed fine or show up in the courtroom could make matters worse.
It is important to fight every traffic ticket. Most violations are considered minor criminal offenses, although some are taken seriously, such as Driving While Intoxicated or Under the Influence.
In addition to paying a fine, you could be facing jail time, or higher insurance premiums for years to come – not to mention possible suspension of your driver’s license, if this is not your first offense.
If you received a traffic ticket in Riverside County, you need to contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who can defend all of your tickets, including those for speeding, red-light violations, stop-sign violations, improper U-turn, following too closely or careless driving.
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You all remember Rodney King from the 1990’s? He was the driver in Los Angeles that was beaten by four police officers, which led to the famous riot.
Anyway, The Moreno Valley Police Department pulled him over the other day after watching him commit several alleged traffic violations.
He was booked into a local jail for investigation of driving under the influence. His bail was set at $2,500.
Whether this is his first or second DUI offense, he is looking at jail time, fines, license suspension and a mandated program for driving while under the influence. Apparently, he has struggled over the years with sobriety. He would be wise to contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who is experienced in DUI cases, especially if he is a repeat offender. The attorney will know how best to represent him.
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