Practice · 05

Traffic and DUI

Most contact with the police begins on the road. We contest citations, impounds and DUI charges, and examine whether the stop was lawful at all.

Reviewed by Malachi Bowman

01Matters

Matters we take

Citations, impound, license and DUI charges.

  1. 05.01Moving violations
  2. 05.02Speeding and reckless driving
  3. 05.03DUI
  4. 05.04Vehicle impound
  5. 05.05License suspension
  6. 05.06Evading charges

02How it runs

How a case runs

The order we work in on traffic and dui cases.

  1. Step 01

    Examine the stop

    We check the grounds for the stop and every test administered after it.

  2. Step 02

    Contest the citation

    We dispute the charge with the issuing agency or in court.

  3. Step 03

    Recover what was taken

    We seek the return of impounded vehicles and the restoration of your license.

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A Ventura Highway Patrol stop on the interstate shoulder

03Before you open a case

What to bring

  • The citation or charge
  • Date, time and road of the stop
  • Agency and officer, if known
  • Dashcam or personal clips
Open a case

04Questions

Common questions

The partner on this practice

Portrait of Malachi Bowman, Founding Partner

Reviewing partner

Malachi Bowman

Founding Partner

Leads the firm's police misconduct and civil rights practice.

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