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 TR-220 deadline, and what happens next.
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 was weak, but because they missed a deadline they didn’t know existed. Your citation doesn’t come with a countdown clock, and the window to respond is shorter than most people assume. Here’s exactly how much time you […]
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 a trial by written declaration California courts will decide entirely by mail. Most drivers don’t even know the second option exists, and the ones who do often pick the wrong one for their situation. That single decision […]
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 fight traffic ticket charges in California. State law gives every driver the right to contest a citation entirely by mail, using a sworn written statement instead of a courtroom appearance and thousands of tickets are dismissed this […]