Question: Is there a statute of limitations for a DUI? Arrested for 1st DUI in Encino with DUI hearing in Van Nuys, CA. I moved to Germany shortly after the DUI arrest. .

Answer: There is a statute of limitations for filing the DUI charges. For misdemeanors, the general time frame is 1 year from the time of arrest. There may be grounds to get the DUI charges dismissed even if they were filed in a timely fashion, but If charges were filed timely, and you relocated to...
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Question: I was arrested for Petty Theft in Los Angeles. Will future employers see my shoplifiting petty theft charge if I pay back the $250 fees requested by their attorney?

Answer: Your arrest record is different than your conviction record. If you were arrested, paying the store $250 will not clear that record. You should speak to a criminal defense attorney in L.A. about your case in more detail. It may be possible to work out a civil compromise with the store, or get the...
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Question: How long do I have to wait before I can pursue a DUI expungement in San Fernando, CA and what is the process for going about doing that? I am still on probation and have 1 probation violation.

Answer: To get a charge expunged, you can not be on parole or probation. Also there may be some issues if you violated probation. I would recommend having was a DUI defense attorney to handle this for you. Contact me at 818-336-1384 if you would like to speak further about it. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense...
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