U.S. Driving Law Changes: What California Drivers Should Know While many traffic violations result in fines and points on your driving record, certain offenses can lead to jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, and a permanent criminal record. Understanding which driving-related crimes carry the most severe consequences is essential for every California driver. Our […]
Can a DUI Lead to Losing Custody of Your Child? When most people think about DUI penalties, they focus on the immediate consequences: jail time, fines, license suspension, and increased insurance rates. However, there's a devastating consequence that many parents don't consider until it's too late—the loss of custody of their children. A DUI conviction, […]
California DMV Changes Law for Drivers Over the Age of 70 California has always been at the forefront of change and innovation, and it's no different when it comes to road safety and driving laws. Recently, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) enacted a significant change in legislation that affects drivers over the age […]
Orange County DUI License Suspension at DMV Hearing Most people don’t realize that when they are arrested for DUI in Orange County, they will face a potential trial for the DUI charge, but also there is another hearing that they have to worry about. If you've been arrested for DUI, you should also request a […]
How to Win Your DMV Hearing Most people do not realize that a DUI arrest actually leads to two separate cases. In addition to a criminal case, you face an administrative hearing with the DMV regarding your driving privileges. Winning a DMV hearing is very difficult, but these five crucial steps could help you keep […]
Top Reasons Motorcyclists Get Pulled Over Motorcyclists can be pulled over for everyday traffic violations such as speeding and running a red light. However, motorcyclists have additional issues to worry about regarding getting pulled over. Here are the top reasons why motorcyclists get pulled over and how having an experienced criminal defense attorney can defend […]
Why You Need an Attorney at Your DMV Hearing Many people associate going to the DMV with resolving routine vehicle and driver's license matters. For most of these simple tasks done at the DMV, there is no need to have an attorney present. However, many serious cases are heard at the DMV that can result […]
Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Lawyer Helps Client Avoid Driver’s License Suspension (CVC 22348(b)) Recently, a Wallin & Klarich criminal defense lawyer saved his client from receiving a driver’s license suspension after convincing the traffic court judge that his client was not driving in excess of 100 MPH as prohibited by VC 22348(b). Skilled criminal […]
I Have A California DMV Negligent Operator Hearing And I Don’t Know What To Do! (CVC 12810) As your parents (maybe) told you when you turned sixteen, driving is a privilege, not a right. In California, the Department of Motor Vehicles has the ability to take away that privilege. The Negligent Operator Treatment System, or […]
You are involved in a car accident, the fault is 50-50, can you be criminally charged? This was a case where the defendant was involved in a traffic matter where he and another car merged into the same lane at the same time. There was apparently a 50-50 split on the fault of the collision, […]
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