Alhambra Misdemeanor Lawyers
Driving in the Greater Los Angeles Area comes with unique challenges, and it’s no surprise that vehicle-related misdemeanors are among the most common legal issues residents face. These offenses can carry serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and long-term impacts on your driving record. Our misdemeanor lawyers can make a big difference with our knowledge of the law, procedure, and the possible defenses that might be available to you.
Call our Alhambra office at (323) 530-1688 for a free consultation. We also serve defendants in San Gabriel Valley and throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area and are available 24/7.
Common Vehicle-Related Misdemeanors
Whether it’s a DUI, one of the offenses listed here, or anything else vehicle-related, we want to help. These are some of the most frequent issues we deal with:
Reckless Driving
- The allegation: Reckless driving involves operating a vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others or property. This could include excessive speeding, weaving through traffic, or ignoring traffic signals.
- The penalties: Under California Vehicle Code §23103, reckless driving is often charged as a misdemeanor. Penalties include fines as high as $1,000, jail time as long as 90 days, and two points on your driving record.
- Possible defenses: Common defenses include arguing that the driving behavior does not meet the legal definition of “recklessness,” demonstrating that the driver was responding to an emergency, or presenting evidence of mistaken identity.
Speed Contest
- The allegation: Speed contests, or illegal street racing, involve drivers participating in races on public roads.
- The penalties: Under Vehicle Code §23109, first-time offenders face fines as high as $1,000, jail time up to 90 days, possible license suspension as long as six months, and mandated community service.
- Possible defenses: Our attorneys may argue that there was no intent to race, that the event was not on public roads, or that the evidence against you is insufficient for conviction.
Vehicular Manslaughter
- The allegation: Vehicular manslaughter occurs when a driver causes the death of another person due to negligence or unlawful conduct.
- The penalties: Under Penal Code §192(c), this offense can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, making it a “wobbler” offense in the California criminal code. Misdemeanors carry up to one year in jail.
- Possible defenses: Defenses often include arguing the death was not caused by the driver’s negligence, challenging the credibility of evidence, or demonstrating unforeseeable circumstances.
Protecting Your Record, Your Rights, and Your Future Every Step of the Way
Why Work with Bust My Ticket?
By partnering with Bust My Ticket, you invest in your financial well-being, career prospects, and driving freedom.
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Maintain a Clean Driving RecordWe help keep your record spotless, reducing the risk of future violations and enhancing your peace of mind.
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Save MoneyAvoid increased insurance premiums that can result from traffic violations, leading to significant long-term savings.
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Enhance Career OpportunitiesA clean driving record can open doors to various job opportunities, as many employers value or require it.
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Reduce Future TicketsDrivers with clean records are more likely to receive warnings instead of tickets during traffic stops, helping you avoid fines and penalties.
Throwing Objects at Vehicles
- The allegation: This offense involves throwing or projecting objects at vehicles or their occupants, potentially creating hazards.
- The penalties: Under Vehicle Code §23110(a), misdemeanor violations could land defendants in jail for six months in jail with a $1,000 fine.
- Possible defenses: They include lack of intent, mistaken identity, or proving the act did not meet the legal standard for the offense.
Illegal Dumping
- The allegation: This involves the willful disposal of waste on public or private property from a vehicle.
- The penalties: Under Vehicle Code §23112.7, penalties typically include fines and impoundment of the vehicle used.
- Possible defenses: Strategies may include proving the dumping was accidental, demonstrating a lack of intent, or challenging the alleged evidence of dumping.
Using a Mobile Phone While Driving
- The allegation: Under California law, operating a vehicle while holding or using a mobile device for communication is prohibited. Hands-free devices are required.
- The penalties: Violating Vehicle Code §23123.5 results in an infraction, with fines of $20 for the first offense and increasing fines for repeated violations. Court costs may also be added to the fine for this and other violations.
- Possible defenses: Defenses may involve proving the device was not in use, demonstrating that it was a lawful hands-free operation, or arguing that the use was permitted for emergencies.
The Dedicated Legal Defense You Deserve
Every misdemeanor case is different. That’s why our lawyers take pride in a customized approach to your defense. Standard cookie-cutter solutions won’t do. You deserve a process that’s thoughtful, personalized, and marked by creative, outside-the-box thinking. We want to find the best possible solution to whatever your legal challenge is, and we leverage all of our knowledge and experience to that end.
Call our Alhambra office today at (323) 530-1688 or contact us online today.