Waymo, a self driving robot taxi company, has been authorized to operate in parts of Los Angeles and the Bay Area. The authorization allows Waymo’s vehicles to drive at the speed limit on local roads and highways, but only in approved areas. According to Waymo, they have no plans to expand to freeways. As expected,  … Read more

In a case of true collaboration,  The firm’s client was a commercial driver accused of speeding. The client contested the citation by a trial by written declaration and lost. The client then retained our services, and we appeared at a trial de novo (new trial). At trial, the officer failed to provide essential evidence required  … Read more

How many of us have been pulled over only to have the officer say “Do you know why I pulled you over?” That question is now a thing of the past! California passed AB 2773 in 2022, and it just took effect this year. This new law requires officers to state the reason for the  … Read more

The first question on your mind is what the hell is a writ? The legal profession likes to use old Latin terms, and writ is just one of many. Writ is a fancy way for a court to order or command a person or entity to do or abstain from doing something. After an individual  … Read more

The nanny state is at it again!  California is trying to require new vehicles to have speed governors installed, limiting how fast they can go.  Senator Scott Wiener of San Francisco has proposed this law, hoping it will reduce traffic injuries and death. Senate Bill 961 would require every vehicle manufactured, or sold in California  … Read more

Two do-gooders in Congress have done what the government does best….not much. U.S. Representatives Michelle Steel and Brittany Pettersen recently introduced H.R. 6224, known as the They’re Fast, We’re Furious Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill aims to establish a Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force under the FBI to go after street racing  … Read more

In the dead of a warm summer night, in the heart of wine country, our firm’s client’s peaceful slumber was disturbed by the loud pounding of police officers knocking at the door of his residence. Prior to arrival, police officers were investigating a hit and run collision. The police investigation eventually led to our client’s  … Read more

We have all seen the glamour of the courtroom as depicted on television. However, television never depicts all the work that happens up to the trial, and the decision to even go to trial. In fact, less than 2% of all criminal cases in the nation go to trial. For the accused that do end  … Read more

There’s a new beverage on the market, called Safety Shot, claiming to reduce your BAC by half after having a few drinks.  With claims like that, it sold out on Amazon earlier this month on the day it was released.  According to Safety Shot Inc., the beverage has been developed by a team of seasoned industry experts.   … Read more

Celebrating a Legacy of Legal Success and Client Advocacy In the dynamic world of traffic and DUI law, standing out requires more than just legal expertise; it demands a commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of the legal landscape, and a passion for defending clients’ rights. As Ticket Crushers marks eight years of dedicated service,  … Read more