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The Law Office of Laurie A. Thrower

Helping you With Your MIP Charges, Appeals, and Expungements

An arrest is almost always a disorienting experience, mixing fear with uncertainty about what will happen if you are convicted of the charge. The damage caused by even a misdemeanor conviction can hinder long-term, plans for graduate school or diminish future career opportunities. With so much at stake after an arrest, you should talk to a lawyer experienced in helping college students and others minimize damage after an arrest on charges of Minor in Possession (MIP) or Drunk in Public.

If you have been convicted of a crime, it is also possible to get your criminal record expunged, which effectively erases it from public view. Call me at 805-453-1720 for a free consultation if you or your son or daughter face MIP or Drunk in Public charges or have a criminal record you want to expunge. You can also contact me online.

I represent clients who live in Santa Barbara and surrounding communities, as well as students at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), Westmont College and the Brooks Institute for Photography. I help clients deal with a variety of legal issues, including:

Minor in Possession/Drunk in Public: If you are under 21 and convicted of these charges, you can lose your driver's license for a full year. Contact an experienced MIP defense attorney who can help determine if you can pursue behavior modification programs to help get your charges reduced, enabling you to keep your license. These charges can in some cases be successfully defended in court as well.

Appeals/Expungements: I represent clients effectively in appeals of convictions on charges of theft, assault and drug charges. If you have a criminal conviction, you may be eligible for expungement (a legal form of cleaning your criminal record). Schedule an appointment to discuss your conviction and circumstances.

Other Practice Areas Include:

• Trespassing
• Disturbing the Peace

Call the Law Office of Laurie A. Thrower at 805-453-1720 for a free consultation. Get your legal advice from an experienced attorney rather than friends, court officers or prosecutors. I'm here to help you resume your life as quickly as possible. You can also contact me online.

The Law Office of Laurie A. Thrower
314 East Carrillo Street, Suite 6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-453-1720
Fax: 805-965-2884
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