Arrested for speeding and DUI in Woodland Hills
Question: I was arrested for speeding and DUI in Woodland Hills and have a court date next month. Can a DUI attorney handle both? And if so is this something I can call you about? Answer: Yes, a DUI defense attorney can handle the DUI case along with the speeding issue. It is possible that... Read More
Expunging a Misdemeanor VC 12500 driving with no license
Question: Can I get a Misdemeanor VC 12500 driving with no license expunged? My conviction for driving with no license was in Van Nuys Court in 2008. I was only 22 years old at the time of the conviction. I did everything I was supposed to do for the court and have not had any... Read More
Unable to attend your misdemeanor or infraction Criminal Court hearing?
It is possible to have a privately retained attorney appear for you in court under Penal Code 977, a statute which allows an attorney to appear on client’s behalf for infractions and misdemeanors (with exceptions). If you have a privately retained attorney and your matter is not a felony (ie. it is a misdemeanor) and... Read More
Pulled over without a drivers license
Question: What happens if I was pulled over without a drivers license? I was pulled over about a week ago and I am really stressed out about it. I have a court date in Los Angeles Metro Court for misdemeanor VC 12500. I have no other criminal record, just this and I do not want... Read More
Do I need an attorney to defend a case for stealing?
Question: Do I need an attorney to defend a case for stealing? I was caught taking a few items from Target a couple weeks ago. I am charged with PC 484 Petty Theft in Van Nuys Court with a Court date coming up in a little over a month from now. This is causing me... Read More
DUI in Van Nuys while on marijuana instead of alcohol?
Question: Can I get a DUI in Van Nuys while on marijuana instead of alcohol? I was pulled over because I was driving without my headlights on, but it was not that dark. It had just started getting dark. The officer asked if I consumed alcohol and I told him I did not. He then... Read More
Ignition Interlock Device for a drunk driving conviction
Question: Do I have to get an Ignition Interlock Device for a drunk driving conviction? I was arrested for drunk driving a couple weeks ago and there are a lots of things going through my head about it. One of the things is, if I am convicted of drunk driving will I have to get... Read More