Can you attain a passport and leave the country to visit if you have an open bench warrant?

Nope. Not ok. Canada will not allow entry to a non Canadian citizen with criminal issues. I know this because I've had several clients in the...

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Advise on clearing an 18 yr. Failure to App. for 2nd DUI- Need to do 18mo class/but cannot enroll w/o order- Moving back to LA

It sounds like you just need an attorney to motion up your case and convince the Judge and/or Prosecutor to allow you to complete the program so...

If I received a red light ticket in Santa Clarita, ca

Talk to Andy. He practices in Santa Clarita all the time and knows the system very well. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal Defense...

I have 2 outstanding tickets that sum up to a little over $3,00. Is there any way to make payments and still have my license?

If you hire an attorney, an attorney can go in and motion up the cases. The most important thing is clearing the FTA (Failures to Appear) off of...

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I was recently arrested for DUI, and my BAC was .06. What are the chances of the case never even being filed?

If this happened in the San Fernando Valley and is going to be heard in Van Nuys or San Fernando, the LA City Attorney's Office will almost...

Plead no contest to second dui two weeks ago in los angeles court

You are facing mandatory jail time, absent a great negotiation by your attorney. You need to contact one ASAP. I heard Costa Mesa cases are moving...

Possession of marijuanna

Depends on the Judge and the Court. Some Judges will, some won't. Technically you got the 215 Rec after the ticket, so you are not entitled to it...

40508A warrant for traffic violation

That is strange because usually if you have a 40508A (VC) then usually you cannot set a court date online. You must appear in person to the Clerk's...

Deferred sentence for petty theft in WASH state 4 years ago. CALI. res. now with pending grand theft charges-Jail time expected?

It does not look great because you have a history of Petty Theft. Grand Theft is almost always a felony in California. Certain Los Angeles County...

It will likely be charged as a felony in Los Angeles County. In very rare cases it is charged as a misdemeanor, usually when the amount is minimal....