Question: DUI was reduced to wet reckless in Burbank, CA last year. How long do I have to wait to get a wet reckless expunged from my record?
Answer: You can not get a conviction dismissed / expunged while on probation. It may be possible to get your probation terminated early in order to follow that with a dismissal of your conviction (often referred to as an expungement). There are many benefits to a dismissal /expungement, as well as limitations. Check out my... Read More
Van Nuys DUI in 2005 with 2nd dui in Burbank last week
2nd DUI in 10 years; potential consequences Question: I have a convicition for a Van Nuys DUI in 2005. I did everything I was supposed to do for that case. I looked into getting an expungment for it but I did not do it. I know have an another dui in Burbank that I was arrested... Read More
Question: Will a Petty theft Charge in Torrance, CA be on my record? It is a misdemeanor. Will I go to jail?
Answer: . You should get an attorney to try to get the charge dismissed, reduced to an infraction, or at a minimum have the potential consequences of a misdemeanor petty theft minimized. I have a good track record of getting petty theft misdemeanors reduced or dismissed, but I would need to know more info about... Read More
Question: What would be my best way to defend a second DUI without a San Fernando DUI attorney? My first DUI was in Van Nuys not to long ago. Didn't have a Van Nuys DUI attorney on that case and thinking I messed up.
Answer: Defending a DUI is very technical and there are a lot of potential variables from case to case. I would recommend discussing your case in more detail with an experienced DUI attorney. Some questions that would need to be answered to even begin advising include, 1. Was there a conviction already of the first... Read More
Question: Can a Van Nuys DUI Attorney represent me on 2 DUI cases at the same time?
Answer: Yes, a DUI attorney can handle two DUI cases for you at the same time. There may be an advantage to combining the cases, and there also can be advantage to keeping the two DUI cases separate, particularly if you think you may go to trial on either of the DUI charges. I am... Read More
What is the max alcohol level for a DUI? I have a court date in San Fernando for a DUI. I told them I wanted a DUI attorney but they asked me questions anyways.
Is there a max alcohol level for a DUI? Question: What is the max alcohol level for a DUI? I have a court date in San Fernando for a DUI coming up in a few weeks. I told the cop that pulled me over that I wanted a DUI attorney but they asked me questions anyways. I... Read More
Petty theft expunged in Van Nuys
Getting your Petty Theft conviction dismissed Question: I was convicted of a Petty theft in van Nuys court. Can you handle getting a petty theft expunged from my record without me at court? Convicted of petty theft 484 in Van Nuys Court 5 years ago, but live out of state. It is causing some issues... Read More