Clearing a Criminal Warrant by Attorney Errol Cook
Clearing a criminal warrant can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Each courthouse has different procedures on recalling warrants. Some courthouses will allow a defendant to walk in at any time to recall a warrant while other courthouses require a defendant to arrive in clerk’s office before 9:00 a.m. to have […]
Got an old California traffic ticket in collections? Don’t pay it!
Don’t Pay Your California Traffic Ticket In Collections! If you have an old California traffic ticket in collections in the California Court system, you probably think it’s a money problem. You want to pay off the ticket, but you just don’t have the cash. GC Services, Alliance One, or any other 3rd party collection agency […]
Matt Barnes fails traffic ticket 101-If you ignore a ticket, it just gets worse
Former Los Angeles Laker power forward Matt Barnes got hooked up yesterday by the Manhattan Beach Police Department. Barnes has posted $51,000 in bail (that’s likely about $5k to a bail bond company for those of you keeping score at home) and he is now a free man again. Barnes is also currently a […]
California Suspended License Driving in violation of Vehicle Code Section 14601
California Suspended License Help. California Vehicle Code Section 14601 sets forth the rules and penalties for driving on a suspended license. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office estimates that more than 15% of all criminal cases filed in the Los Angeles County Court system are based on charges of driving without a license […]
What happens if I refuse to take the test when stopped for DUI in California?
It’s amazing how much confusion there is around what you should do if you get pulled over after having had something to drink. Whether it is from family, friends, or even clients who are facing multiple DUI convictions, I often hear “so if I get pulled over, I should refuse the chemical test, right?” It […]