Charged as a “Habitual Traffic Offender”

Charged as a “Habitual Traffic Offender” Any driver in California whose license has been suspended is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. Should you choose to drive while your license has been suspended and be charged with additional traffic violations, it is possible that the California  →

6 Consequences of Getting a Failure to Appear in Court

6 Consequences of Getting a Failure to Appear in Court Getting a ticket for a traffic violation is enough to ruin your day and the problem can get worse if you fail to appear in court to represent your case. Understanding the consequences of failing to appear helps drivers understand  →

7 Things Not To Forget in a Car Accident

7 Things Not To Forget in a Car Accident The scene of even a minor car accident can become quite chaotic with the adrenaline rush, police presence and the nature of injuries suffered by those involved. It can suddenly become very difficult to focus with so many unfamiliar things  →

How a Fix It Ticket Can Turn Into Big Fines

How a Fix It Ticket Can Turn Into Big Fines The police are always on the lookout for people who drive dangerously, and that includes vehicles with safety glitches. Lights that aren’t functioning, mechanical problems and even dark window tinting can all put drivers at higher risk of accidents. When  →

6 Myths Surrounding Traffic Ticket Penalties and Fines

6 Myths Surrounding Traffic Ticket Penalties and Fines When it comes to traffic violations and related citations, it’s amazing how most people don’t understand the nuances behind a traffic ticket. This is fine, right up until you get one. But as a responsible driver and a law abiding  →

Can I Ignore My Red Light Photo Ticket?

Can I Ignore My Red Light Photo Ticket? It’s never a good idea to believe everything you read, especially if it talks about providing medical, legal or financial advice. This was the lesson learned by many California drivers, when an article was published claiming that fines issued from  →

Got a Ticket for Being a Lyft.com or Sidecar Driver?

Got a Ticket for Being a Lyft.com or Sidecar Driver? Lyft.com, Sidecar, and other websites helping everyday drivers give other people rides as needed (i.e. tag along on your morning commute, etc.), have recently come under fire by some police departments as being “bandit cabs”. Police departments consider “bandit cabs”  →

How to Know the Difference Between a “Ticket Service” and a “Law Firm”

How to Know the Difference Between a “Ticket Service” and a “Law Firm” When it comes to traffic ticket fines and penalties, some tickets are clearly deserved. Others can be a bit more in a gray area, or just plain wrong. When people believe that they should not have to pay a traffic  →

Options to Get License Reinstated in California

Options to Get License Reinstated in California Most people in California are heavily reliant on their cars. For this reason, those who find themselves with a suspended license are more than eager to get it reinstated. The ways to get a license reinstated depends on the reason  →

How Much Does a DUI Really Cost?

How Much Does a DUI Really Cost? Getting a DUI involves some obvious costs such as the fine associated with the violation. However, it also includes some less-obvious costs. Things like lawyers’ fees, special state surcharges and license reinstatement fees may be unwelcome and unexpected surprises.  →