Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

I'm a 17-year old in San Diego, California. I was pulled over in early January for violations on CVC 22350 and 22107. The 22350 was for speeding 70 in a 35 zone, and the 22107 was for an unsafe movement to the right after I was pulled over. Under the California court guidelines, I would not have been eligible for traffic school due to the fact that I was 25+ over the speed limit.

When I went to court, I got a judge that was tough on speeding cases. After I pleaded "guilty with an explanation", I gave a good speech, which swayed the judge. The judge then gave me the opportunity to go to a 12-hour program, with a separate sentencing date in June after completion of the course; the judge also remarked that had I not given a good speech, I would have been given no opportunity to attend traffic school, and that my license would probably have been suspended due to my violations.

My questions are: what are the probable outcomes for me after sentencing? Since it's a 12-hour traffic school, will there be a mark on my DMV record? Will there be points remaining? Will I still get a license suspension after sentencing in June? Also, do you have any advice on what to do during at my hearing in June?

Thanks,

Yoshi


Asked on 2/10/10, 4:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

If you got to go to traffic school, my best guess is probably nothing, no suspension, no DMV record. Keep on doing what works for you. Consider law school.

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Answered on 2/15/10, 5:08 pm


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