Contesting a moving violation in California is often a lengthy and difficult process. After initially receiving the violation, the offender must go to court for an arraignment date. At that arraignment date, the driver must enter a plea of not guilty and post the fine amount before being given a court date for the traffic trial.
At the traffic trial, the officer will act as the prosecutor and recount the circumstances leading to the violation. After the officer testifies the driver, or the driver’s attorney will cross-examine the officer. After cross-examination, the driver has an opportunity to present a defense.
The frustration for many drivers is substantially increased when they realizes the judge will often blindly believe everything the officer testifies to. What many do not realize is that a conviction for an infraction may be appealed. The appeal is heard by the court of appeal. The appeal is limited to what was presented at trial.
The appeal process for am infraction is cluttered with rules and procedure. Unless all rules and procedures are all followed, the appeal will be denied. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help navigate you through the appeals process.
Hiring an experienced criminal defense law firm can greatly increase your chances of keeping your license. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have been helping people keep their license for over 30 years.
Please feel free to contact Wallin & Klarich to discuss your case. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 877-466-5245 or go to our website at wklaw.com for more information.
