Monthly Archives: June 2011

Negligent Operator Determination and DMV License Suspension

June 24, 2011 – 12:39 pm

Have you been served with a paper from the Department of Motor Vehicles which indicates your license is going to be suspended because you have too many points on your driving record? If you have, then you are not alone. Many people in California find themselves in this position, and many times it’s because they … Read More

How to choose a traffic school in San Diego

June 17, 2011 – 12:31 pm

A brief search for traffic schools in San Diego will yield a barrage of results. Often times, traffic violation defendants have a tough time choosing which traffic school is best or even approved by the courts. The reality is there are many approved traffic schools in San Diego. There are also many approved traffic schools … Read More

Process at a DMV license suspension hearing arising out of a DUI charge?

June 14, 2011 – 9:03 pm

If you are arrested for driving under the influence your license may be suspended by the DMV. Prior to the suspension you have 10 days, following your arrest, to request a DMV license suspension hearing. At the hearing you have the right to subpoena witness, including the arresting officer and present any other relevant evidence … Read More

CVC 22350, Traffic Attorneys, The Basic Speed Law, and Speed surveys

June 9, 2011 – 7:32 pm

California has a unique set of speeding laws compared to other states. In most states, there is only one speeding law, and in most states the speeding law simply prohibits driving over the speed limit. If an officer observes you and visually estimates you are driving over the speed limit, or uses a radar or lidar device … Read More

Common reasons your license may be suspended

June 7, 2011 – 1:19 pm

Everyday in San Diego people are pulled over for routine traffic violations only to discover they’re driving on a suspended license. It happens more often than you might think. Unfortunatley, discovering your license has been suspended under theses circumstnaces normally entails getting a misdemeanor or infraction ticket for drivingon a suspended license, and in some instances also results in … Read More

Fiesta Del Sol not the day you planned?

June 6, 2011 – 8:37 am

Another Fiesta Del Sol has come and gone and left in its wake a great time for many who attended. For others Fiesta Del Sol didn’t go off so well. Some got a dose of the law with their good time. With stellar live music, an arts & crafts fair, children’s activities, an international food court, a beer & wine … Read More

Traffic Ticket Process and Procedure

June 4, 2011 – 1:02 pm

There are three primary stages in the life of a traffic infraction. In this article I will attempt to outline the basics of those processes and procedures so you can get a feel for the big picture of what’s to come when you’re charged with a traffic violation in San Diego. I am not including … Read More

My license was suspended for a red light camera ticket I never received

June 2, 2011 – 7:59 pm

Many people find themselves standing at their mailbox with a letter from the DMV indicating their license has been suspended for failing to appear on a red light camera violation they never received. Failures to appear on red light camera violations are becoming more common with the increase in the utilization of red light ticket … Read More

What is Alliance One?

June 1, 2011 – 10:11 pm

Many people with matters pending in San Diego traffic court find themselves dealing with an unknown agency called Alliance One. You may have received letters from Alliance One and wondered who they are and why your court matter is being handled by them. Alliance One is a receivables company that currently has the contract to … Read More

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