In many ways, the California economy still runs on trucks. There are an estimated 350,000 trucks in the state, according to the California Trucking Association, each able to move goods back and forth when a driver is behind the wheel. Of course, these vehicles also...
Every state has a system to keep track of the traffic violations on each driver’s record, such as the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) point system. Every driver must understand how this system works, so they can avoid the penalties of a suspended...
The prospect of losing your driving privileges can be nerve-wracking. After all, losing your driver’s license can significantly change your daily routine. Suddenly, it isn’t as easy to pick up groceries, run errands or attend important appointments. Even...
Looking for a job is stressful enough on its own. A license suspension can throw a wrench in the process. Not only are you unable to drive on a suspended license — making it difficult to meet with potential employers — but a suspended license might impact...
It often feels as if there is a bias against people as they get older, as others make assumptions about what they can and cannot do. Driving is a good example of this. Despite drivers age 65 and up being far less likely to cause an accident than motorists under 25,...
As a licensed commercial truck driver, you must obey certain federal and state laws. Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) can be suspended if you commit a major violation or several minor violationsIn California, there is a possibility of losing your CDL...
Having your driver’s license suspended puts a strain on your mobility making it more difficult to get to work, pick up your child from daycare or run to the grocery store. It may have adverse effects on other aspects of your life too.In California, 350,000...
Losing your driver’s license is difficult. Suddenly, you wonder how you will get to work, run errands or getaway to the cabin for the weekend. Our driver’s licenses provide us the freedom and independence to transport ourselves without reliance on others...
Hearsay is Admissable at DMVOne of the most maddening aspects of a DMV hearing from a trial lawyer's point of view is the relaxed hearsay rules that apply. In short, hearsay evidence that would never be allowed in a criminal trial is just fine at DMV.What is hearsay...
A California DMV audit has been ordered by the governor for the ridiculous wait times reported by motorists at numerous DMV field offices across the state.Based on a law practice that deals with DMV offices across California every day, we could add our own...
