California

Under California Vehicle Code 24250 VC, it’s unlawful for motorists in California to drive “during darkness” without headlights. There are five important points to know about this code section. The specific facts of a case will determine whether a driver is driving “during darkness” and therefore needs to operate a vehicle with headlights. Some key …

California Vehicle Code 27360 VC imposes two requirements on you with respect to using child restraint systems. These are: A child under the age of two must ride in a rear-facing car seat, not in a forward-facing car seat (unless more than 40 pounds in weight or 40 inches in height); and, Children under 8 …

Vehicle Code 27400 CVC prohibits motorists and bicyclists from wearing headsets and/or earplugs (while operating a vehicle or bike) to the extent that they cover, rest on, or are inserted into both ears. The full language of the code section reads: 27400. A person operating a motor vehicle or bicycle may not wear a headset …

California Vehicle Code § 27803 VC requires motorcycle drivers to wear safety helmets. This rule also applies to motorcycle passengers. There are three important takeaways to know about Vehicle Code 27803. Violating VC 27803 carries a fine of $197.00. Legal defenses are available. This means you do not have to plead guilty to a no-helmet ticket …

Vehicle Code 40801 is the California statute that prohibits police from using speed traps in arresting, or assisting in the arrest of, a person for any vehicle code violation. This includes an arrest for speeding, per Vehicle Code 22350. The language of the code section states that: 40801. No peace officer or other person shall …

California Vehicle Code 42002.1 § VC requires commercial drivers to stop and submit to any legally-required inspection of their equipment. Failure to do so is a crime punishable by up to 5 days in jail and a $50.00 fine. The language of the code section reads that: 42002.1. A person convicted of a misdemeanor violation …

Vehicle Code 42002.5 VC makes it a crime to tamper with the vehicle of a disabled person. Doing so is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail. The language of the statute reads as follows: 42002.5. Notwithstanding Section 42002, every person convicted of a violation of Section 10852 or 10853 involving …

Business and Professions Code 4323 BP makes it a crime to make false statements to a pharmacist in order to obtain a drug. The false statements can be either electronically or over the telephone. A conviction is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $1000.00. The language of the statute …

5 Consequences of a 3rd time DUI Conviction in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube A third-time DUI in California is punishable by 3 to 5 years of probation, 120 days to 1 year in jail, $2,500 to $3,000 in fines, 30 months of DUI School, and a 3-year license suspension. Though you may be able …

California Business and Professions Code 21628 BPC makes it a misdemeanor for a pawnbroker to knowingly fail to comply with certain mandatory reporting requirements regarding property that is bought, traded, or received. Penalties for a first-time offense include up to two months in jail and/or $1,500 in fines. 21628 BP states that “Every secondhand dealer …

Business and Professions Code § 25661 BPC prohibits persons under age 21 (1) from presenting a fake ID to purchase alcohol, or (2) from possessing a false or fraudulent ID. This offense is a misdemeanor usually punished by fines and community service but no actual jail or juvenile hall time. The full language of the code …

Business and Professions Code 25665 makes it a crime for a minor to be allowed on the premises of a bar or nightclub where alcohol is sold for consumption. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and fines of up to $1000.00. The language of the statute reads that: 25665. …

California law permits you to obtain part of your DUI blood test sample for independent testing. To do this, you file a “blood split” motion. So-called “blood splits” are authorized under Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”).1 (Title 17 also authorizes a “urine split” in the rare case you take a DUI …

Penal Code § 92 PC makes it a felony offense to offer or give a bribe to a judicial officer such as a judge, an arbitrator, or a juror. A conviction is punishable by up to four years in state prison. The language of the code section reads as follows: 92. Every person who gives or …