Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

Same violation same week

I was cited for the same traffic violation 2 days apart, when I recieved the second violation I was informed by the officer that I could not be cited for the same violation within a weeks period. When I went to the courts to clear the citation they explained that they had heard nothing of the sort and that the violation was still valid. Is this information true?


Asked on 4/24/03, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Same violation same week

Thank you for your inquiry.

You actually can be cited upon a police belief that "probable cause" exists that you committed a particular crime. From there, it is the burden of the prosecutor to find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt for each violation.

I hope this helps, but if you have other questions, want more information, or feel that you want legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. I'm happy to help in any way that I can.

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Answered on 4/28/03, 8:54 pm


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