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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

San Diego Traffic Court Information

May 10, 2011 – 8:40 pm

Below you will find basic information about the four primary San Diego traffic courts. Scroll down to find the court where your violation is filed. There are five traffic courts in San Diego. What court your citation is filed in depends on the location of your violation and the nature of your charges. Some traffic … Read More

Demand Your Right to a Speedy Trial in San Diego Traffic Cases

April 14, 2011 – 2:08 pm

The procedures that apply to a criminal case vary based on the severity of the crime charged. The more serious the charge, generally speaking, the more procedural protections the law affords the accused. Traffic ticket violations are the least severe of all criminal charges (unless charged as a misdemeanor). Indeed, traffic infractions are not even … Read More

Have you received a Red Light Camera Ticket on Harbor Dr.?

January 18, 2011 – 7:05 pm

Red light camera tickets are becoming more and more common in San Diego. The revenue generated from red light cameras is like crack to the local municipalities that have become addicted to the revenue stream they provide - particularly when the state and local governments are on the fiscal equivalent of life support. In addition, the companies … Read More

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