If you or a loved one has been arrested and ordered to appear in the Van Nuys Court, it is important to promptly understand your available options. The Van Nuys Court jurisdiction is unique in that there are some options which are only available for a brief period of time after you are arrested. Your attorney needs to understand how to address your case quickly, to help you resolve your situation in the best way possible. 

Thus, if your case is not submitted for "early intervention" options in a timely fashion, you may miss out on a great opportunity to have your case considered for dismissal. Misdemeanor cases at the Van Nuys Courthouse can be considered for two court alternative options by the Los Angeles City Attorney. 

The first program is called APPS (American Justice Associates), otherwise known as City Attorney Diversion. In a select number of misdemeanor cases, the City Attorney will send low-level and first-time offenders to a program outside of court. If the program requirements are successfully completed, the charges are not filed in court, and the case is closed out. Fortunate graduates of the APPS Program avoid the stigma and severe consequences of a court conviction. You can read more about this program on our webpage at Van Nuys Theft Defense Attorney. 

The second possible option available is a City Attorney Office Hearing, used for cases such as hit and run. An Office Hearing is conducted at the City Attorney's Office, and gives your attorney the opportunity to convince the prosecutor's office to resolve the case without a criminal filing.

You can learn about some of these possible options on our video at: San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney.

Gregory Caplan provides efficient and effective representation to clients, so their cases are given due consideration for every alternative. He understands the factors which the City Attorney considers important when deciding whether to allow a person an opportunity to receive a dismissal. His experience is based on his years as a local prosecutor, where he was responsible for deciding which cases were appropriate for alternatives such as APPS.

If you have already run into trouble with completing the terms of your case, or have missed your court date, you can read about how Mr. Caplan helps clients at:: Van Nuys Bench Warrant Attorney.

There is a big advantage to having a San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney who understands the local process, as well as Van Nuys Court, you owe it to yourself to find out your best options.

Is there an Alternative Program available for your case? Call Gregory Caplan, now, at 818-536-3630, to find what options may be available to you.  You can view our mobile website on your phone, as well, at: Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyerl!

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