Misdemeanors

Victims of domestic abuse can have a protective order (also called a restraining order) imposed on their alleged abuser. The protective prevents the offender from contacting the victim in any way, whether in person, over the phone, or via text. In fact, in some cases,...

Misdemeanor traffic violations can lead to serious penalties and consequences for accused drivers. Accused drivers should understand what a misdemeanor traffic violation is and what they can do about it if they end up facing one. Misdemeanor traffic violation defense...

Even the most careful California drivers can find themselves facing a speeding ticket charge. Although many people may think that fighting a speeding ticket is futile the reality is that speeding tickets can often be successfully disputed by following a few simple...

In Visalia, throughout the Central Valley and across California, law enforcement is increasingly vigilant about road safety. This is due to the increasing dangers pedestrians are facing as they venture out. Pedestrian risk has spiked in the past two years and safety...

Many drivers know they can have their license suspended if they are convicted of DUI or certain other high-priority traffic violations. What many drivers may not understand is that they can also have a license suspended if they accumulate multiple convictions on...

We’ve all been there: Driving down the freeway and the dreaded patrol lights turn on in your rearview mirror. This is when a driver glances down to see how fast he has been driving and how much trouble he may be in. Many drivers have received a traffic ticket in...

We all make mistakes. Sometimes they don’t end up having much of an impact on our life, but in other instances they can result in criminal charges. If that’s happened to you and you accepted your mistake, then you might’ve taken a plea deal that resulted in probation....

We all need to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible, but California motorists are required by law to drive at safe speeds, without exceeding the posted speed limits. Motorists who drive at unsafe rates of speed can incur significant penalties and can...

Traffic violations are cited all the time in our area. These infractions might seem minor at first, but they can actually have a bigger impact on your life than you may think. Therefore, you might want to consider you legal options when facing these violations, as...