Tag Archive: misdemeanor

Red Light Camera Tickets in LA

The rules on Red Light Camera Tickets in LA are changing every day.   Do you have to pay them?  Can you ignore a red light camera ticket?  Are they legal? Illegal?  What if I got mine in Van Nuys Traffic Court?  How about the Beverly Hills Courthouse?  Is that part of the LA court system?…

The California Speeding Ticket

One of the most common traffic tickets in California is the classic speeding ticket.    Getting pulled over by a cop and being issued a ticket for speeding is definitely not a good feeling.   Even having a close call can ruin your day.  Nobody likes to see that radar gun pointed in your direction….

2nd Time DUI in California Staying out of Jail

This is a question I get A LOT.  How do I stay out of jail on my 2nd time DUI in California? If you have been charged with a second violation of DUI within 10 years anywhere in the state of California you are subject to enhanced sentencing under the California Vehicle Code and part…

This Friday: Fear and Criminal Threats

This Friday we have another teenager caught up in the criminal justice system. We no longer live in an era where boys will be allowed to be “just boys”. Any kind of bullying, or threat will be taken very seriously in schools. This week, a Mira Costa High School student was arrested on suspicion of…

What is a 40509.5 hold? How do I clear a 40509.5 hold?

Is your license suspended? Want to get it back?  When you miss a court date on a California Traffic Ticket, the court has several options which include issuing a warrant, adding a new misdemeanor charge pursuant to  VC 40508(a), suspending your license under VC 40509.5, imposing additional fines and fees such a civil assessment under…