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Commercial Vehicles and Road Rage.

Friday, June 26, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

In recent months my office has seen a proliferation in road rage incidents involving commercial vehicles.  As a Long Beach Criminal Attorney I see many cases stemming from port traffic in and around the shipping terminals of both Los Angeles and other areas.  Certainly, no one can dispute that big rig drivers have a tough job manuevering around freeways hauling important cargo necessary for this country's economy and circumstances ar... Read More
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Topic: Commercial Law

What is Commercial Burglary?

Sunday, June 14, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

In California, the law breaks down the crime of burglary into two distinct categories. First is residential, second is commercial.  As a Manhattan Beach Criminal Defense and DUI Attorney I am often asked what the difference is between the two.  The most significant difference is that residential, as opposed to commercial burglary, is a strike felony which means that a conviction will stay with you for... Read More
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Topic: Commercial Law

Are Commercial Drivers subject to the same laws for DUI?

Saturday, June 13, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

No.  Commercial drivers are subject to much more stringent penalties and consequences given the nature of their work.  As a Redondo Beach DUI Attorney I have had the occasion to witness many unsuspecting defendants plead guilty to DUI only to later learn that they will lose their commercial drivers license for at least one year and possibly forever. ... Read More
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Topic: Commercial Law

Are Commercial Drivers Treated Differently in California?

Friday, June 12, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

The answer is yes.  California law treats those who possess commercial licenses differently than those with non-commercial licenses. This is why a Commercial Speeding Ticket Lawyer is necessary. Perhaps the main distinction is that commercial drivers cannot attend traffic school if they get a violation for a speeding offense or other infraction.  Traffic school allows those who attend to get their case... Read More
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Topic: Commercial Law
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