Azar Elihu
Azar Elihu
Aggressive Criminal Defense
in Southern California

When stopped for a DUI or any other offense, you are required only to provide your true name and identification. You are under no obligation to answer any questions-- such as when what you've had to drink. Remaining silent is to your advantage.
The police report leads the prosecutor to file the criminal charges. Sometimes a hearing with the cops before they file the report or an office hearing with the prosecutor after the complaint is filed may result in dismissal of the charges and the complaint.
Traffic tickets are called infractions. While there are fees to file motions and appeals in small claims courts, there are no filing fees to appeal infractions. Many people don't appeal their tickets because they assume it's not worth their time, additional filing fees and perhaps attorney's fees. There are no filing fees to appeal traffic tickets, it's worth trying..

Most people aren't aware that they can appeal parking tickets! Parking ticket appeals result in new trials, it's worth a shot since the citing officer doesn't show up in court
Your case is not over after you plea guilty or following a conviction. Sentencing is a critical stage of your criminal proceedings that requires careful preparation. That is why many defendants hire a different or additional lawyer for their sentencing phase to guaranty the shortest term and the best possible results.

Comprehensive study and review of your file and family background may make you eligible for probation, house arrest or county jail instead of state prison.
Many people can't afford a lawyer. They often represent themselves unprepared and encounter unpleasant results. They may cause delays in the courtroom and put judges in a sympathetic but helpless position. Most people who represent themselves don't usually get what they were fighting for.

If you can't afford full representation for your legal problems, partial representation of your case makes it affordable. Contact us, our fees are reasonable: 323.651.3640
It's important to contact a criminal lawyer as early as possible if cops or prosecutors contact you. Ignoring their calls may have serious consequences that could have been avoided. Do not attend a hearing without a lawyer.

Why is it important to contact a criminal lawyer? No one is skilled in every field. As eye doctors can't fix broken bones, lawyers in other fields aren't aware of the procedures and specifics of criminal law.