Archive for the 'Vehicle Code Violation' Category

What if the cops searched my car without my consent during a traffic stop? Do I have rights?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Yes, you do have rights. The police are only allowed to search your car under limited exceptions which a lawyer can best advise you on.
When you are facing a criminal case there are many protections that allow the cops to invade your privacy and violate your 4th amendment rights but will later be deemed [...]

Can I be stopped by a police officer for having tinted windows?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Having tinted windows is not necessarily illegal. If tinted windows meet the requirements of California law (Vehicle Code § 26708.5), there is no basis for a traffic stop based solely on the fact that an officer thinks the windows are illegally tinted, according to the case of People v. Butler. 
Just because an officer observes tinted [...]

What if I am stopped by the police for not having license plates or a temporary permit?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Under the California Vehicle Code, any vehicle driven on the roadway must display valid license plates or a valid temporary permit. However, the police cannot stop a car only for the reason that the car has a temporary permit but no license plates.

An officer cannot stop the vehicle simply because he or she believes [...]