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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Police have all the advantages when it comes to having you submit to a blood test after being stopped for a suspected DUI. A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol in your system to determine if you were legally drunk when a police officer pulled you off the road?
Blood alcohol tests are usually more accurate than a breath test. Although they are more reliable, they can prove faulty at times, especially is excess time elapsed between taking the blood sample and the execution of the lab test.
If you have been arrested for DUI after a blood test or if you want to know more about how a DUI charge can affect your life and what you can do about it, contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has the experience defending those who have been accused of driving under the influence and will aggressively fight for your rights.
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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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According to a report from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, a Rancho Mirage driver who drove through a red light crashed into a vehicle crossing the intersection and then hit a second vehicle, causing that vehicle to collide with another vehicle.
Because of this negligent driver’s actions, three people suffered minor injuries and two suffered major injuries. The injured occupants were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The more severely injured people were hospitalized.
Each year thousands of people are seriously injured in automobile accidents in Riverside County. It is imperative that drivers follow the rules of the road - to avoid driving recklessly and to drive with caution. When drivers fail to drive responsibly, especially by driving through a red light, the end result is never positive.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, no matter what the circumstances of your case or what amount of injury you suffered, an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney can conduct a complete investigation to determine the value of your claim. You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
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According to reports, a 62-year old Moreno Valley woman was seriously injured while crossing the street the other evening. Apparently, a vehicle struck her and then fled the scene, leaving her with severe head injuries and broken bones.
California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a) states, “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person, shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
If you are seriously injured by another driver, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate the details of your case, make sure your legal rights are protected, and seek compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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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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A 72-year old Morongo Valley woman stopped on the median of Interstate 10 because of a flat tire. As she crossed the road to get help, a vehicle hit her and then fled the scene – leaving her on the road by herself.
She was taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries.
California Vehicle Code 20001(a) states, “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.”
The California Highway Patrol is looking for the driver, described as a Hispanic woman, about 25 years old. They are asking anyone who has seen her to contact them.
If you are the victim of a hit-and-run accident, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will fight for your rights and make sure you receive compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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