Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

I got a ticket ,my car was impounded for 30 days.VC was 14601.1,When I went to my court date.I was told the DA didn't know what they was going to do yet.That was back in May 2009. I recieved a letter from the DA ,had changed the VC to12500(A).Can they do that??


Asked on 10/15/09, 6:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Yes. They make the charging decision. You should be happy. A 12500(a), although still a misdemeanor, is a lower offense than driving on suspended license. If you are able to get your license back, the DA and/or judge may either reduce it to an infraction or dismiss it.

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Answered on 10/15/09, 6:33 pm


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