VALLEY GLEN CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND DUI LAWYER
Valley Glen, CA is located in the central portion of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.  Nearby are the LA neighborhoods of North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Sun Valley, Arleta and Panorama City.  With a population of nearly 60,000 people, Valley Glen is considered highly diverse with large Mexican and Armenian populations, in particular.  Valley Glen is home to LA Valley College, Ulysses S. Grant High School and the Great Wall of Los Angeles, a portion of the LA River painted with murals depicting California history.

Valley Glen has lower crime rates than nearby Van Nuys and North Hollywood, and crimes range in severity from DUI and drug crimes, up to violent crimes, including domestic violence.  Los Angeles Police Department is in charge of law enforcement in the area, with California Highway Patrol in charge of issuing tickets and making arrests on the Freeways passing through the neighborhood.  The LA County Sheriff's Department has jurisdiction over the Orange Line Busway passing through the area.  Criminal and Traffic cases proceed to the Van Nuys Courthouse.  If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Valley Glen, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Stuido City, Sun Valley, Panorama City, or anywhere else in the San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles, you need an attorney familiar with the Van Nuys Courthouse.  The Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar, located on Ventura Blvd in Studio City, are nearby Valley Glen and LA Valley College.  Contact a San Ferndando Valley Criminal Defense Lawyer now for a free consultation.  

SOME EXAMPLES OF VALLEY GLEN CRIMINAL DEFENSE ARRESTS:
1.  Christopher, a student at Valley College is waiting for the bus, when some LA County Sheriff's Deputies come around checking metro cards for fares.  Christopher did tap his card, and reaches into his pocket to pull it out.  Along with the card, a small bag containing about a gram of cocaine falls out of Christopher's pocket.  Chris is arrested and charged with HS 11350 (possession of a controlled substance).  He bails out of jail and is given a date to go to court in Van Nuys.  If Christopher has no prior drug convictions, his attorney might be able to get Christopher into the deferred entry of judgement (DEJ/PC1000) program, where he will avoid a conviction on his record.  If Christopher has a record, his lawyer may be able to persuade the DA to amend the charge to HS 11377, which can be reduced to a misdemeanor.

2.  Stephanie is pulled over shortly after smoking marijuana in her car.  Stephanie has a valid CA medical marijuana doctor's recommendation.  Still, even with a prescription, driving under the influence of any drug (not just alcohol) is DUI, pursuant to VC 23152(e).  Stephanie is arrested for DUI, and booked into jail.  She is released late that evening and given a court date to appear in Van Nuys Courthouse, Dept. 104 for a DUI arraignment.  Stephanie's skilled Studio City DUI Lawyer points out that the arresting officer was not a drug recognition expert and that the evidence that Stephanie is under the influence is flimsy.  Stephanie's case is reduced to reckless driving, and she is not convicted of DUI.  Moreover, the DMV did not initiate an administrative license suspension process because that process is for 

3.  Rick, a Valley Village resident and Valley College student, receives a red light camera ticket.  He looks up the ticket and sets a court date.  Rick had lent his car to his girlfriend, who was actually driving when the ticket was issued.  He later finds advice online, telling him that he does not need to appear in court.  The problem is, since he set up the court date, the judge issues a Failure to appear in court.  With the FTA fine, the red light camera ticket fine has now ballooned to over $1200.  Rick hires an attorney to handle the ticket.  Rick's lawyer appears in Van Nuys Traffic Court, Dept. 102, explaining to the judge that Rick, a male, was not the driver pictured and is under no obligation to disclose who the driver was.  The judge dismisses the case, including the FTA, in exchange for a $25 dismissal fee.

4.  Kelly and Ian are married and live together in an apartment in Valley Glen.  One night, neighbors overhear a loud argument they are having, and call the police when they hear something break.  LAPD officers show up at their door, and ask what is going on.  Kelly and Ian initially deny that anything has happened.  One officer asks Kelly to come outside, and she agrees.  The other asks if he can come in and talk to Ian.  The officers have divided the couple, and then begin to use a common tactic to elicit accusations of domestic violence.  The officer talking to Kelly tells her that Ian said she threw a plate at him.  Ian never said this, but Kelly is mad because she thinks Ian betrayed her, and says that Ian was the violent one, stating that he pushed her.  These claims were false, but Ian is arrested and charged with a violation of PC 243(e)(1) (spousal battery).  Ian hires a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, who gets a private investigator to question Kelly and Ian, and forwards his findings to the investigating detective and the LA City Attorney.  The City Attorney agrees not to file charges, and Ian's case never gets to court.  He will not suffer a conviction, jail time, probation or 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling.  Best possible outcome.

Being arrested or charged with a crime is a scary process.  Having a skilled, experienced attorney by your side to walk you through the process is an important part of getting the best outcome possible.  Attorney Nicholas Loncar has a strong record of helping clients avoid convictions and avoid jail time.  Guilty or Innocent, you need a passionate attorney to fight for your rights and assert all available defenses on your behalf.  Call now for a free consultation.  We can discuss the details of your case, assess possible defenses and explain the court process to you.  

An arrest or criminal charges do not mean that you are guilty.  You have a right to fight any charges against you, and might be able to avoid a conviction, avoid jail time, and avoid other consequences like difficulties with employment, immigration and professional licensing.  

Nicholas M. Loncar, Esq.
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
t. 818-646-8788 | f: 818-646-8772
MOBILE: 323-803-4352
www.iDefendLosAngeles.com
Nicholas.Loncar@iDefendLosAngeles.com
12198 Ventura Blvd | Suite 207
Studio City, CA | 91604