Consequences of Driving without a License
In order to drive a motor vehicle in California, Vehicle Code Section 12500(a) or VC 12500(a) requires you to have a valid license. If you are pulled over without a valid driver’s license, you most likely will receive a ticket. The severity of this charge can vary depending on the situation. Misdemeanor or Infraction? A […]
Mandatory Minimum Sentences: the Damage They Do and the Politics of Reform
It’s one thing to hear criticisms of mandatory minimum sentencing for criminal offenses from organizations representing families of those who are incarcerated or the American Civil Liberties Union, but these criticisms have also been made by those at the highest levels of power who normally have very conflicting views. Two of those people are Eric […]