Over 90 percent of residents in California and the rest of the nation who are older than 16 years old have a license to drive. It is not unusual for them to have multiple vehicles registered in their names. Drivers who violate traffic laws may be subject to certain...
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Penalties for driving without a license in California
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Oct 19, 2018 | Misdemeanors
A person caught by California authorities driving without a license issued by the state could face penalties ranging from a fine to jail time. The exact circumstances determine the severity of the punishment. Someone who has a valid license but did not physically have...
One arrested after cars perform donuts on Bay Bridge
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Aug 27, 2018 | Misdemeanors
On Aug. 19, a California man was arrested after he and several other drivers performed a series of donuts on the top deck of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. The "sideshow," an informal performance of automobile stunts, brought traffic to a standstill. Several videos...
Drunk man made young nephew drive car
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Nov 2, 2017 | Misdemeanors
A California man who was too drunk to drive was arrested on Oct. 22 for allegedly making his pre-teen nephew get behind the wheel of his car. The incident occurred in Port Hueneme at approximately 2:45 p.m.According to authorities, a patrol officer observed a car that...
Relief for drivers who can’t afford traffic fines
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Aug 11, 2017 | Misdemeanors
Some California drivers who face fines for traffic violations might soon have another alternative to forking over the money. Advocates for motorists in Solano County have reached a settlement with the Superior Court that would allow people who owe fines for traffic...
Bill could base traffic citations on a person’s income
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | May 18, 2017 | Misdemeanors
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would base the fees associated with a traffic violations on the person's income. According to the state senator who introduced the bill, the state's large fines for minor traffic violations can cause many people to go...
Fighting traffic tickets in California
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jul 7, 2016 | Misdemeanors
Many Californians are tempted to simply pay for their traffic tickets and to move on without challenging them. Doing so may cause problems with your driver's license, however, as points may be assessed against your driving record. This could potentially impact your...
Public intoxication charges and defenses
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Jun 21, 2016 | Misdemeanors
California residents who find themselves facing charges for public intoxication may be interested in considering how their case might be viewed in criminal court. A number of elements must usually be met in order for a public intoxication charge to be viable, and if...
Dealing with a California traffic ticket
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Apr 14, 2016 | Misdemeanors
At first glance, it appears that getting a speeding ticket in California will not be that expensive. The base fine for going up to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit is just $35, and the base fine for going more than 15 miles over the speed limit is $70. However,...
California offers amnesty for traffic tickets
by Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan | Mar 22, 2016 | Misdemeanors
At the behest of Gov. Brown, California is experimenting with a new program where people with unpaid traffic tickets or failures to appear can receive legal amnesty and a greatly decreased fine. This program has been rolled out all across the state, although reports...
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John Patrick Ryan has been practicing law for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law. U.S. Navy Veteran.