A person who knowingly operates a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license may be charged with a misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to six months in jail, fines and other expenses that can cost $1,000 or more. Driving with a suspended license is a...
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How can I avoid a hit-and-run charge in San Diego after an accident?
California Vehicle Code 20002 VC makes it a crime to leave the scene of an accident without stopping and leaving personal information when damage occurs to vehicles or other property. Drivers involved in an accident must stop even if they were not responsible for the...
How do I defend against or avoid a weapons charge in San Diego?
Carrying a loaded firearm in a public area or a motor vehicle is considered a crime in California. While each case is charged according to its unique circumstances, most are usually prosecuted as misdemeanors, which can result in a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to one...
How can ‘diversion’ affect a charge of resisting arrest?
Under California’s Penal Code 148(a)(1) and following, resisting arrest is a misdemeanor offense that typically results from someone “willfully” obstructing police officers or emergency medical personnel while performing their duties. A conviction can result in one...