Question: Is it legal for the sheriff to make an arrest based on warrants? I was arrested in Van Nuys and out on bond.
Answer: If the warrant was valid, then yes. If the officer makes an arrest based on falsifying the existence of a warrant,... Read More
Question: What are penalties for reckless driving? I was initially arrested in San Fernando for DUI, but then the officer just said Reckless driving.
Answer: Per the statute (VC 23103 – reckless driving)… persons convicted of the offense of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment... Read More
Question: What can I do if my husband was falsely accused of stealing in a Van Nuys store?
Answer: You should speak to a criminal defense attorney about the details of the case in more detail as there are many... Read More
Question: I have a "Driving with no license" VC 12500 charge in Los Angeles (Metropolitan) Court. It's my second one. Is there prison time for this misdemeanor?
Answer: First, there can be County Jail sentences for misdemeanors, but not Prison (Prison is for some felony convictions, and there is... Read More
Question: I was arrested at Burbank airport for having a dagger (although it's not a dagger…it's a silly little memorabilia thing I bought travelling). Now I have a Burbank court date for misdemeanor.
Answer: That is something that happens fairly regularly. I have been successful in getting similar charges for items confiscated at Burbank Airport... Read More
Question: What should I do if there was a warrant issued for failure to appear for DUI in Burbank? I live in Studio City, but afraid to go to court on this alone.
Answer: What was the date that you were supposed to show up for court for the DUI arraignment? I would probably advise... Read More
Question: I have a 2nd DUI in Torrance and terrified. I had to go to jail on my 1st DUI in Burbank. Can you help.
Answer: I can help you with your DUI case. I have many questions about the case I need to ask so I... Read More