Question: How can I get a misdemeanor theft conviction expunged in the California? Petty Theft in Van Nuys, CA to be exact.

Answer: To get a misdemeanor theft conviction expunged, you basically have to petition the Van Nuys Court that you were convicted at. Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss further. I have successfully gotten expungements granted in Van Nuys, CA. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in...
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Question: Will my obstructing charges be dropped, if my boyfriend’s charges were dropped? He was pulled over for DUI and I was yelling at cops since they had no right to pull him over (and I was drunk)

Answer: That is an interesting situation. It could go either way, but I would advise consulting with an attorney about your matter in more detail, and potentially hiring an attorney to start dealing with this prior to the arraignment date. To be clear, your boyfriend was not arrested for DUI, but you were given a...
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Question: I was caught in possession of marijuana with no intent to sell or anything of that sort. I was written a court date in a month, but lost the paper but I believe they are supposed to send a notice in the mail. What can I do about it and how long do I wait? What happens if I miss my Marijuana possession charge in Van Nuys Court?

Answer: I would not wait on notice to be mailed if they gave you a written citation with a court date on it. You should contact the court to find out when your next court date is. If you miss it, they will likely issue a bench warrant for your arrest based on failure to...
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