You Don’t Need To Signal When Other Vehicles Aren’t Around VC 22107

We’ve all been told to use the appropriate signal when making a turn or changing lanes. Signaling always seemed to be absolute. However maybe from apathy, laziness, or a desire to throw a middle finger to the law, we refused to make that signal at one point in our lives.  Specifically, you might have been […]

What the Hell is “Drunk Driving” Anyway?

Words are funny things. We think we know what a word means until we stop for a second and try to define it. Let me ask you a question: Have you ever driven while you were drunk? What the hell is “drunk” anyway? In terms of the law, it is really a misnomer to say […]

It’s An Ounce That Counts (Marijuana Possession In California)

Mere possession of marijuana is not a crime. Having no more than 28.5 grams (1.00530 ounces) of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, is not a criminal act. It’s an infraction with a maximum fine of $100.[1]  Back in the day, possessing less than an ounce landed you zero jail time and $100 at most from […]

DUI Speed Enhancement

If you are facing DUI charges in California, I hope you weren’t driving too fast. What’s too fast?  Vehicle Code (VC) 23582 says that if you are guilty of a DUI and were driving 30 mph over the speed limit on a freeway, or 20 mph over the speed limit on any street or highway when […]

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