Driving Offenses

Driving Offenses

Driving offenses can be separated into infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. An infraction is punishable by a fine and possibly a point against a person’s California driver’s license. A misdemeanor driving offense may be punished by fine, some amount of time in the county jail and as many as two points against a person’s California driver’s license. A felony driving offense may be punished by imprisonment in the California state prison, a local county jail, restitution, loss of license, fines and sometimes other penalties.

Common misdemeanor driving offenses include driving on a suspended license in violation of California Vehicle Code section 14601, reckless driving in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23103, hit and run causing property damage in violation of California Vehicle Code section 20001, and driving under the influence in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152. If you or someone you know has been issued a citation for any of the above offenses, this almost always constitutes an arrest in California. Often, the police will book the person into the county jail rather than issue a citation.

Common felony driving offenses include hit and run causing injury in violation of California Vehicle Code section 20002, driving under the influence causing injury in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23153, or borrowing another person’s car without their permission in violation of California Vehicle Code section 10851.

If you or someone you know and care about has been arrested for any of the above charges, they will need an attorney to represent them. Feel free to contact this office to schedule an appointment for a consultation.