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  • How to Check If Your License Is Suspended in California

    How to Check If Your License Is Suspended in California

    Many California drivers do not realize their license may be suspended. Some don’t realize it until the worst possible moment: when they are pulled over. A suspension does not always come with a clear warning, and it will not lift on its own once the suspension period ends.  That is why it pays to know…

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  • Should I Get a Lawyer for My DUI in Los Angeles?

    Should I Get a Lawyer for My DUI in Los Angeles?

    Yes, hiring a skilled DUI attorney is highly recommended. California opens two separate cases the moment you are charged with a DUI. One unfolds in criminal court, and the other moves through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), where you have only 10 days to request a hearing before your license is automatically suspended. Missing…

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  • How Long Does a Ticket Stay on Your Driving Record in California?

    How Long Does a Ticket Stay on Your Driving Record in California?

    A single moving violation can follow you longer than you’d expect. If you’re asking how long a ticket stays on your record in California, the honest answer is that it depends on the type of violation, whether you were convicted, and what you do next.  For most drivers, a routine speeding ticket or rolling stop…

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  • What to Do When You Get a Texting And Driving Ticket in California

    What to Do When You Get a Texting And Driving Ticket in California

    Getting a texting and driving ticket in California can be a costly and inconvenient experience. Most people know it’s dangerous to text and drive, but many drivers still risk it and end up paying the price. The following guide explains what to do if you get caught texting and driving in the state of California.…

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  • Do You Need a Lawyer to Defend You against a Traffic Ticket?

    Do You Need a Lawyer to Defend You against a Traffic Ticket?

    Although receiving a traffic ticket is never fun, the majority of people have at least one or two throughout their lifetime. Even while the majority of people just pay the fee and go on, it might be beneficial to engage a traffic lawyer to contest your ticket. Numerous individuals receive tickets when they may not…

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  • Suspended License? Your Guide to a DMV Hearing

    Suspended License? Your Guide to a DMV Hearing

    The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is an agency that grants drivers their driver’s license so that they can operate their vehicles legally; it is also the agency that can take their license away by suspending or revoking it. For example, if you receive a DUI your license is automatically suspended by the DMV. When…

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  • Keeping Your License and Maintaining Insurance Rates: The Benefits of Traffic School

    Keeping Your License and Maintaining Insurance Rates: The Benefits of Traffic School

    After you receive a traffic ticket, your choices are to fight the ticket, admit guilt and pay the fine, or attend traffic school if you are eligible. Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket in California could cause your insurance rates to go up, but in some cases, going to traffic to remove points from your…

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  • Everything You Need To Know About Interlock Devices

    Everything You Need To Know About Interlock Devices

    An ignition interlock device (IID) is a breathalyzer test technology used to ensure that repeat DUI offenders cannot drive their car while under the influence of alcohol. They are also used for first-time offenders who want to save their license from being suspended.

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  • Your Guide to the California Points System

    Your Guide to the California Points System

    There are major consequences for receiving points, which is why it’s a good idea to speak with a traffic ticket attorney after getting a traffic citation. If you received a traffic ticket for any moving violation, contact the California traffic ticket attorneys at Fight My Ticket for a free consultation. Fill out the form or call…

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  • What to Do If You Get a Ticket for Driving without a License

    What to Do If You Get a Ticket for Driving without a License

    Being able to drive a car is a privilege that comes with certain responsibilities. In the United States, one of those responsibilities is having a valid driver’s license, and that applies to every state.

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