Tag Archive: failure to appear

How much will my ticket cost if I hire a Los Angeles traffic ticket lawyer?

Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer?   This is a question I get asked everyday in my office.  Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask.  If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay…

Celebrities and Special Court Treatment

Celebrities and Special Court Treatment   If you have been following the court trials of the rich and famous over the past couple of years, you may feel that being a celebrity allows a defendant special treatment because of their status in popular culture. Often times, media reports suggest that because of a defendants perceived…

Misdemeanor Failure To Appear On Your Record?

When people receive a traffic ticket and do not show up to court, they are charged with a Misdemeanor Failure To Appear. This charge, classified as CVC 40508, is a misdemeanor. If a citation is sent to a collections agency and the defendant pays the entire amount owed, then the defendant also absorbed the misdemeanor…

DMV Court Codes for Los Angeles County Traffic Tickets

DMV Court Codes for LA County Traffic Tickets For some reason DMV court codes are one of the more closely guarded secrets in the California traffic court system.    Many DMV employees and traffic court clerks treat the handbook as some sort of holy grail that can not be shared with the public eye.  …

Representing Yourself in Criminal Court

Many people choose to represent themselves in criminal courts due to a lack of money.  Often times these “Pro Per” litigants will convince themselves that they are just as good and just as competent as any criminal lawyer.   I have seen Pro Per criminal defendants time and time again all the while cringing at their blatant lack of…