Category: Driving-related Offenses

Getting a speeding ticket is always an unpleasant experience and the penalties can feel disproportionate to the violation, but for drivers who receive a citation…

While not rising to the level of street racing or speed contest, an exhibition of speed violation occurs when the defendant drives on a public…

Most allegations of speed contests involve drivers who are racing against one another (Vehicle Code section 23019(a)).  Sometimes the drivers have planned to race at a…

Reckless driving charges (Vehicle Code section 23103(a))may be filed when the driver is alleged to have driven in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety…

Misdemeanor Evading A potentially very serious charge occurs when a driver fails to stop and yield to law enforcement (Vehicle Code section 2800.1).  The elements required…

Misdemeanor Hit & Run Besides driving with a suspended license (see Driving With a Suspended License), “hit & run” (Vehicle Code section 20002(a)) is probably…

There are many reasons why a clients’ driving privileges may be suspended (Vehicle Code sections 14601, 14601.1, 14601.5, 14601.2).  These reasons may include: failure to appear…