Question: Are all San Fernando DUI's handled in the same court room?
Answer: Most misdemeanor DUI’s in San Fernando Court are in Dept. M, at least for the arraignment. If there are other charges on top of the DUI, particularly if there are any felony charges, then the arraignment may be held in another court room. Note that if you enter a not guilty plea in Dept.... Read More
Question: Should I request a DMV hearing for my DUI in Van Nuys even though I am not a DUI attorney?
Answer: First, yes, you should request a DMV hearing even if you decide not to retain a DUI attorney to handle it for you. Second, I would HIGHLY recommend hiring an experienced DUI attorney in Van Nuys area to handle your criminal case as well as the dmv hearing. Note that you (or your DUI... Read More
Question: Can I be charged with a Felony DUI in Burbank Court if I was the only person injured? There was a passenger but they were not injured.
Answer: First, if it is a 4th or more DUI in 10 years than it can be charged as a felony regardless of injury. Second, even a 1st DUI can be charged as a felony if there are injuries sustained to people other than the driver. In your case, assuming it’s not a 4th or... Read More
Question: How do I get an IID interlock device if I get a DUI conviction in Los Angeles (San Fernando DUI to be exact)?
Answer: Well, you are correct that if there is a DUI conviction in Los Angeles County, even for a 1st offense DUI, there is a mandatory IID requirement imposed by the DMV. Have you already been convicted? If so, the DMV should get you paperwork on that. If not, call me as it may be... Read More
Question: What do you charge for an expungement for theft in Van Nuys Court?
Answer: I charge a very reasonable fee to handle these proceedings. I would need to know a little more about your case though to see if it is currently eligible to be dismissed (ie. expunged). Particularly, are you on probation or do you have any other pending charges? Call me to discuss and we can... Read More
Question: Stopped at Burbank airport and they confiscated something from my bag and charged me with concealing a weapon. This is just a fluke…but now I am scared.
Answer: What was it that they took? I recently had a case like this in (weapons case in Burbank Court) where the item was taken at Burbank airport going through security. I was able to get those charges dismissed. Call me to discuss further. I can better advise once I know more about the situation,... Read More
Question: I was arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, but live in Van Nuys. I know there is a court in Van Nuys. Can my case be moved over there? Can a DUI attorney in Van Nuys handle that?
Answer: Unfortunately, no. If you were arrested in Las Vegas for DUI, then you will have to go to the court listed on your citation. I would recommend contacting a DUI attorney in that area who may be able to handle some or all of the case without you having to drive out to Vegas... Read More