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Everything we wish we’d known when we got our first ticket. Trial by Written Declaration explained, common violations decoded, and what to do at every step.
Court Process
Can You Request a New Trial After Losing a Written Declaration in California?
Lost your trial by written declaration in California? Learn how to request a trial de novo, the 20-day...
Court Process
Does a Traffic Ticket Affect Insurance in California?
A California traffic ticket can raise your insurance by 44% on average. See exactly how points, Prop 103,...
Guides
How Long Do You Have to Fight a Traffic Ticket in California?
Most drivers who want to fight a traffic ticket in California lose that right not because their case...
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Trial by Written Declaration vs. Traffic Court: Which Should You Choose?
Every California citation gives you the same fork in the road: show up in a courtroom, or request...
Guides
How to Fill Out Form TR-205 Step by Step
Filling out the TR-205 form wrong is one of the fastest ways to lose a California traffic ticket...
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How to Fight a Traffic Ticket in California Without Going to Court
You don’t have to take a day off work, sit in a courtroom, or hire a lawyer to...
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