Riccola Voigt

Riccola Voigt

Attorney · Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Riccola Voigt has been a pro yem judge in Grant County Justice Court, in Canyon City, Oregon. Riccola was previously a criminal defense attorney, representing clients in criminal, probation violation, contempt, civil commitment, dependency, and juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Riccola has a sociology degree from the University of Texas at Austin and earned her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. In law school, Riccola served as the law review literary and senior editor and clerked for the U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division and for a U.S. District Court Judge. In 2010, she graduated as Valedictorian, and her law review note, Recovery Planning, Science and Flexibility Under the Endangered Species Act was published.

Articles By Riccola Voigt

Penalties for Driving Without a License and Driving While Suspended or Revoked
All states impose penalties on motorists who get caught driving without a valid license. These penalties vary depending on whether the motorist didn’t have a license or had a suspended or revoked license.
Street Racing and Exhibition of Speed Laws and Penalties
Most states have laws prohibiting speed competitions (street racing) and exhibitions of speed (peeling out, squealing tires, and other similar conduct). Penalties vary depending on the state and the specifics of the violation.
Oregon’s Car Seat and Seat Belt Laws
In Oregon, child safety seat and seatbelt requirements for children vary depending on the age, weight, and height of the child. Read about the specifics of the child safety seat laws and the penalties for a violation.
What Are the Consequences of Driving Without Car Insurance?
All states require motorists to carry motor vehicle liability insurance or another form of proof of financial responsibility. Driving without insurance can lead to fines, jail time, and demerit points.
Golf Cart Driving Laws: Do You Need a License?
The rules for operating golf carts vary among the states. However, most states place restrictions on where, when, and how a golf cart can be operated.
Hit-and-Run Offenses
A driver commits a “hit-and-run” offense by failing to stop at the scene of a collision that results in property damage, injury, or death. The penalties for failing to stop depend on the circumstances of the accident.
Traffic Offenses: Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies
Traffic offenses occur when motorists violate ordinances or laws relating to the movement of traffic. These driving-related offenses can be classified as infractions (also called “violations”), misdemeanors, and felonies.
What Is a Nonmoving Traffic Violation? Do They Go On Your Driving Record?
Moving traffic violations are those that occur when you are behind the wheel. Non-moving violations occur when the vehicle is stationary and usually turned off. Both types of violations have penalties.
Fighting a Speeding Ticket When the Cop Used Radar
Even if a cop clocks you going over the speed limit with radar or LIDAR, you may still have ways of fighting the ticket in court.
Primary and Secondary Traffic Violations
A primary traffic offense is a violation for which a police officer can stop a driver and issue a citation. With a secondary offense, an officer can issue a citation only if there’s some other valid reason to stop the driver.