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Motor vehicle offenses

Charges Related to Motor Vehicles

Conviction of a motor vehicle offense is more than simply annoying. It can result in the suspension or revocation of your driver's license. It is important to handle motor vehicle offenses properly to minimize damage to your ability to drive. At our Newport Beach, California, law firm, the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, our attorney can represent you in any type of motor vehicle offense in court and at DMV hearings. As a former prosecutor, he understands the importance of dealing with charges such as these to limit damage to your record.

In addition to facing license suspension, people convicted of some motor vehicle offenses may be facing jail time. They may be ordered to have a mandatory ignition interlock device installed on their car. Contact our law firm to learn how we help you fight all types of motor vehicle charges such as those listed below. Call us at 1-866-511-2757.

Driving while your license is suspended

Driving on a suspended license is one of the most frequent charges. Conviction of driving on a suspended license carries a penalty of two points on your driving record under California Vehicle Code Section 14601. California drivers' licenses are suspended routinely by the DMV for a variety of reasons. While the DMV is required to notify drivers of a suspension, this may not happen in a timely way or the notification may get lost. We make sure that the DMV meets its burden in proving that you knew that your license was suspended.

The most common reasons for a suspended license are:

  • Driving on a suspended license because of too many points on your DMV record (California Vehicle Code 14601(a))
  • Driving on a suspended license because of failure to pay child support or failure to appear for a traffic ticket or failure to pay traffic fines (California Vehicle Code 14601.1)
  • Driving on a suspended license because of a DUI conviction (California Vehicle Code 14601.2)
  • Driving on a suspended license because of a DUI arrest (California Vehicle Code 14601.5)

Other motor vehicle offenses

We handle all other motor vehicle offenses, which can involve either administrative hearings or a criminal charge. These include:

  • Reckless driving
  • Exhibition of Speed
  • Speed Contests
  • Hit-and-run accidents
  • DUI  (if you would like to view more information on DUI visit our DUI firmsite www.thiadui.com)

If you are facing the loss of your driver's license or a criminal charge related to your operation of a motor vehicle, contact our Newport Beach law firm. Call us at 1-866-511-2757 to speak with our experienced lawyer.

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