California's Fraudulent Vehicle Registration Law...It's a Big Deal
Cops are trained to look for fake or stolen registration tags or stickers. When they suspect that they see such an item…or even sometimes when they don’t…they will “run” your license plates to see if everything checks out. Sometimes they discover that you are guilty of violating California Vehicle Code 4463 VC fraudulent vehicle registration, have a warrant out for your arrest, or that everything’s on the up and up.
However, when they find a violation, such as California Vehicle Code 4463 VC fraudulent vehicle registration, they will initiate a traffic stop, and that could lead to a variety of other charges.
If you’re driving drunk, if you have drugs or weapons in plain sight, if you don’t have your license on you…anything the cops can arrest you for will be added to the initial violation…and most likely filed as a charge by the prosecuting attorney’s office.
And what may seem like an “insignificant” charge like fraudulent vehicle registration is actually a felony, punishable by up to three years in a state prison. If arrested on this charge, you should immediately consult with an experienced California criminal defense attorney who can help you fight or at least reduce this serious fraud offense.
