Question: Is there a statute of limitations for a DUI? Arrested for 1st DUI in Encino with DUI hearing in Van Nuys, CA. I moved to Germany shortly after the DUI arrest. .
Answer: There is a statute of limitations for filing the DUI charges. For misdemeanors, the general time frame is 1 year from the time of arrest. There may be grounds to get the DUI charges dismissed even if they were filed in a timely fashion, but If charges were filed timely, and you relocated to... Read More
Question: Do I have any chance of fighting my DUI in San Fernando, CA? I was not driving at ALL!!!
Answer: Yes, you definitely have a chance of fighting this DUI if you were not driving at all prior to being arrested. Although they can file charges based on suspicion of DUI, one of the elements of the crime is actual driving. I would recommend consulting with a DUI defense attorney to discuss your case... Read More
Question: Where can we get a criminal defense attorney for my son's DUI case in San Fernando, CA?
Answer: Is your son under the age of 18? If so, this should be a juvenile record issue. There are a lot of things to consider when hiring a DUI attorney. The first is, how you feel about the DUI attorney when you speak to or meet with them. It is important get a Criminal... Read More
Question: How do I clear my record once off probation for a 1st DUI misdemeanor in Van Nuys, CA?
Answer: It is possible to have your conviction expunged (ie. dismissed) by petitioning the court. There is more about expungements on my website philhachelaw dot com. Contact me at 818-336-1DUI if you would like to discuss further. I can assist you in this matter. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and... Read More
Question: I was convicted of a 2nd DUI in Glendale, CA. When is the best day to turn myself into jail? Nervous about County Jail.
Answer: How much jail time were you sentenced for on the 2nd DUI in Glendale, CA? Depending on that answer, I would probably recommend checking in on a friday. Also, if concerned about county jail, the judge may approve city jail (ie. Weekend jail) to ensure you won’t miss work assuming your work schedule is... Read More
Question: I was arrested for Petty Theft in Los Angeles. Will future employers see my shoplifiting petty theft charge if I pay back the $250 fees requested by their attorney?
Answer: Your arrest record is different than your conviction record. If you were arrested, paying the store $250 will not clear that record. You should speak to a criminal defense attorney in L.A. about your case in more detail. It may be possible to work out a civil compromise with the store, or get the... Read More
Question: How long do I have to wait before I can pursue a DUI expungement in San Fernando, CA and what is the process for going about doing that? I am still on probation and have 1 probation violation.
Answer: To get a charge expunged, you can not be on parole or probation. Also there may be some issues if you violated probation. I would recommend having was a DUI defense attorney to handle this for you. Contact me at 818-336-1384 if you would like to speak further about it. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense... Read More