By definition of California law, in accordance with Vehicle Code 4463 CVC, it defines vehicle registration fraud as an action that carries a penalty for fraud or forgery of license plates, stickers of registration, and certification of smog tests. The infraction of this law can be charged as a misdemeanor, or as a felony depending on the severity of the acts committed.
The law has specific notations that prohibit the following:
Examples of the kinds of crimes committed in this category of offense would be the following:
Fraud is considered an act devised to accomplish unlawful and unfair gain. Vehicular fraud is committed in an effort to make vehicles that wouldn’t pass certain forms of inspection allowable on the roads, as well as an effort to evade the expense of various forms of registration.
Vehicle registration fraud in California has been nicknamed the “wobbler” on account of it being an offense that can fall within the criminal realm of either a misdemeanor or a felony. The criteria that has this crime fall into one or the other is clearly defined by the severity of the acts committed, as well as the intention behind the acts.
The punishment for vehicular registration fraud significantly differs depending on which charge is being brought:
The most valuable defense when being accused of this kind of crime is disproving fraudulent intent. Effective defense counsel will help you identify key pieces to your circumstances to help you fight your charges and evaluate your options.
Depending on the situation that you find yourself in, there may not be enough evidence to convict you, which can lead to charges dismissed, or significantly lessened.
Vehicle registration fraud is an offense that carries significant consequences, as well as some hefty fines. The right defense attorney can help identify flaws in the case against you, and grant you sturdy ground to stand on to achieve the dismissal or significant reduction of charges that you are facing. With the help of William Kroger, you can take what seems to be a challenging situation and find the navigation required to overcome it.
William Kroger is an established defense attorney with over 20 years in the practice of law. His knowledge of vehicle registration fraud can help take your case and give him the ammunition to fight for you.
William Kroger will fight to keep your consequences minimal, and your quality of life at an all-time high. Contact his office at (323) 655-5700 or online by clicking here.
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