GPS Defense Fails in Traffic Court
You’ve probably seen sporadic news reports about people using their car’s GPS to fight their speeding tickets. Will it work? One of the most famous cases centers around a Sonoma County teen who has been fighting his speeding ticket for over a year. His parents have hired a GPS expert to testify in traffic court […]
MoreDoes Your Lawyer Use Technology?
The number of lawyers that have not embraced technology continually surprises me. Does your lawyer use technology? I’m not saying lawyers have to be on the bleeding edge of technology, but we should use technology that can help our clients. Productivity experts routinely agree that technology can make us more productive. That benefits you, the […]
MoreHow to Handle Legal Issues Like a Man
Unfortunately many males in our society do not handle their problems like true men. I don’t mean bringing out the boxing gloves or having a duel. Handling legal issues like a man means being a gentleman. Here are some tips to being a gentleman if you’re ever dealing with legal issues. Minimize expense – True […]
MoreShould You Calibrate Your Speedometer?
Many of the “beat your ticket” books recommend having your speedometer calibrated in reckless driving cases. In reality, this isn’t always the best use of your money. The reason you might want to think about a speedometer calibration is simple: if your speedometer is reading lower than it’s supposed to, you can get your charge […]
MoreNo Contest Plea Definition
At your traffic court trial, the judge will announce your charge and ask for your plea. You basically have three options: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The guilty and not guilty pleas are self-explanatory, but clients sometimes ask me what “no contest” means. A “no contest” plea (which comes from the Latin phrase “nolo […]
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