Question: First DUI in Van Nuys in 2006, 2nd DUI San Fernando never mentioned in so Is it possible to get back APS suspended CA Driver License?
Answer: the DMV APS action based on the DUI is separate from Court Action on the DUI. Sounds like you may have lucked out sliding by the DUI without the Court noticing your prior DUI. Note though that the DMV will require you to do the 18 month alcohol course if they did catch the... Read More
Question: I have a Van Nuys DUI arraignment coming up. Am I better off moving it to Santa Clarita Court?
Answer: It doesn’t actually work like that. You can’t just request your arraignment court location to move for your convenience. You (or your privately retained attorney) will have to appear at Van Nuys court on your arraignment date. If the DUI is charged as a misdemeanor, you will be in dept. 103. Plus, in my... Read More
Question: Is Los Angeles tough on DUI’s? I just moved here and was recently arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles, but was released from jail about 12 hours later. I know have a court date at Metropolitan Court in Los Angeles. How much extra jail time do you think I’ll serve?
Answer: To answer your first question, yes, Los Angeles is tough on DUI’s, and continues to get tougher. Would this be a first offense DUI? or do you have prior DUI’s (from Los Angeles, California, or any other state?) I would like to talk to you more about your case to find out more details,... Read More
Question: I need the help of a DUI attorney in the Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks area. Can an employer use a DUI conviction as a reason not to hire me???
Answer: I am not an employment law attorney, as I focus on DUI and criminal defense. That being said, it is possible that an employer would use a DUI conviction in determining whether to hire you or not. Particularly if the job would involve driving. I would recommend petitioning the court for an expungement (ie.... Read More
Question: After a Van Nuys DUI conviction and DMV drivers license suspension, I found out my license is suspended for a year because I am 21. Is there any way around this?
Answer: A 1 year drivers license suspension is mandated after an under 21 DUI conviction, as well as the APS hearing loss for under 21 years old. It is possible to get a “critical needs” license after you have served 30 days of your suspension. This would allow you to drive for limited purposes. This... Read More
Question: Will I get taken to jail on my first court appearance for a misdemeanor DUI in Van Nuys Court? I have never been arrested before this and I am really nervous about going to Court.
Answer: I understand that you are nervous, and that is normal. Based on your question, I am assuming that this is a first offense DUI. That being the case, although there are a lot of variables involved, it is unlikely that the Judge would take you into custody on the first Court date. Keep in... Read More
Question: How old does a DUI conviction in Airport Court have to be in order to get expunged?
Answer: Basically, you need to have successfully completed all the terms of your probation, no longer be on probation (although early termination of probation is a possibility), and have no pending charges. If you satisfy that, you are likely eligible to petition the court for the expungement. I handle expungements and can handle this for... Read More