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Category Archives: Vehicle Code Violation

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

December 30, 2009

by LA Attorney

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 … Continue reading

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

November 3, 2009

by LA Attorney

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 … Continue reading

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

October 29, 2009

by LA Attorney

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 … Continue reading

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