Question: I was charged with a misdemeanor Petty theft 484A in Airport Court. If you are able to get it reduced to an infraction, would I still have a criminal conviction?

Answer: No, a conviction for an infraction would not be on your criminal record. Criminal records generally refer to misdemeanor and felony convictions. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van Nuys, San Fernando, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Metro, Bellflower, Alhambra, Malibu, Compton,...
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Question: Will my DUI from 8 years ago in North Hollywood be counted against me? I received a DUI the other day in Ventura and not sure if it will be considered my first or second DUI offense?

Answer: In short, unless the filing prosecutor misses it, it will be charged as a second offense. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van Nuys, San Fernando, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Metro, Bellflower, Alhambra, Malibu, Compton, Inglewood and other Courts. Office in...
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Question: DUI conviction in San Fernando. Does the zero tolerance law apply for the 3yrs probation or for the 10yrs the dui appears on your driver lic?

Answer: The zero tolerance law based on a DUI conviction (if you are over 21) was most likely made a term of you probation. Thus, when the probation period is over, so are the probation restrictions Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California...
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