Charges and tickets
Charges, tickets and your license
Bishnu Thapa defends people charged with misdemeanors, DUI and traffic offenses, in English or Nepali. We don’t take felony cases; we’ll refer you to a lawyer who does.
DUI
From the first court date through any hearing about your license.
Misdemeanors
Shoplifting, disorderly conduct, a first drug charge and other lesser charges.
Traffic and license
Speeding, driving on a suspended license, and points that threaten your insurance.
Clearing a record
Sealing or expunging an old charge, when the law allows it.
From the first call to the courtroom
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Step 1: We call you back
Tell the front desk your court date so the right file goes to the top.
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Step 2: We read the paperwork
The citation, the police report and anything the court has sent you.
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Step 3: We lay out your options
What a plea would mean, what a hearing would mean, and what each would cost.
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Step 4: We go to court with you
You’ll know what to say, and what not to, before you walk in.
Questions about charges
Will I lose my license?
It depends on the charge and your record. Bishnu will tell you what’s at stake at the first meeting, and what can be done about it.
My court date is next week. Is that too late?
No, but call today. There’s more we can do with more time.
Can you explain things to my family in Nepali?
Yes. Bishnu speaks Nepali and Hindi, and can walk anyone you want in the room through each step.
Got a court date?
Call the office, or book the free first half hour with Bishnu.