Civil vs Domestic restraining order
Question: I am trying to figure out what is going on with a restraining order situation. This person is trying to file a restraining order on me apparently but I have not been served with any documentation yet. I am being harassed by a person I slept with once. I have not contacted this person... Read More
DUI Attorney Near Me
Question: I was arrested for a DUI a few nights ago and I am looking to talk to a DUI attorney near me. I was in a car accident and it is my 2nd DUI. There was also an open bottle of alcohol found in my car. After doing the tests I was arrested and... Read More
Old DUI conviction and expungement
Question: I was pulled over and arrested for a DUI in 1985. I was convicted for the DUI about a year later after a long Court process. Now an employer is asking for proof it was a misdemeanor? How do I get this? The conviction is so old I no longer have the paperwork. I... Read More
Misdemeanor Judicial Diversion – PC 1001.95
Date this article was drafted by Attorney Philip Hache on January 20, 2021 1. What is the Legislative Intent of PC 1001.95? The intent of Legislature with PC 1001.95 is to promote a global increase in diverted cases in order to be proactive and mitigate both an individual’s entry and reentry into the criminal justice... Read More
How to Remove a DMV point
Question: It is possible to remove DMV points already on my record with a class or course? I received a ticket and me not knowing anything about DMV points I ignored the traffic school. I now have a point on my DMV record and my insurance has spiked 20%. I have two cars as well,... Read More
Mental Health Diversion to avoid a Criminal Conviction
Mental Health Diversion pursuant to PC 1001.36 is a fairly new statute that came into effect on January 1, 2020. Mental Health Diversion is eligible for both Misdemeanors and Felonies, although there are certain specific offenses that are excluded from eligibility (ie. for example, murder, rape, and voluntary manslaughter are a few of the offenses... Read More
Teacher with a Petty theft charge
Question: I am a teacher with a petty theft charge. Can I loose my teaching credentials? I was charged with petty theft misdemeanor and I have been teaching for 22 years. I have no other criminal record and I am very concerned on how this may negatively affect my career. Thanks in advance for your... Read More