Question: Do I need an attorney for a petty theft charge in Airport Court, Los Angeles, CA?
Answer: I would recommend hiring an attorney to help mitigate potential consequences, and to potentially get the petty theft charge reduced to an infraction or completely dismissed. You want to avoid a misdemeanor conviction if possible. A fee for an criminal defense on a first offense petty theft should be reasonable. Call me at 818-336-1384... Read More
Question: How do I appeal the Van Nuys DUI DMV's decision to suspend my license?
Answer: Through the dmv directly or through a “writ” through the court. Contact a DUI attorney immediately to discuss your case further as there are tight time limitations for filing them. If you wait to long, the time window to appeal will be shut. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and... Read More
Question: Can I plead guilty to a San Fernando DUI charge in advance? I need to be out of town for DUI court date.
Answer: Hire an attorney. On misdemeanor DUI’s, a privately retained attorney can appear in court without you. Plus, it may be possible to get the charges dismissed and reduced. Contact me at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case in more detail. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts... Read More
Question: How often do breathalyzers have to be calibrated in California for DUI?
Answer: For DUI in California, Generally every 10 days of 150 tests, whichever comes first. Check with title 17 about the rules and regulations regarding breath machines. I would recommend hiring an attorney to handle your case as Court Procedure and particularly DUI defense is very technical. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com... Read More
Question: Can I be accused of theft six years later? Theft case is in Van Nuys, CA.
Answer: Are theft criminal charges being brought up? Or is there a civil law suit? There are statute of limitations but it changes depending on the type of charge or matter. Regardless, you should contact an attorney to discuss in more detail and potentially get it dismissed. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com... Read More
Question: California DUI questions. Had a DUI 9 years ago in Burbank, CA, but won the DMV hearing. Had a 2nd DUI in Van Nuys, CA, and again won DMV hearing. Will my license still be suspended based on DUI?
Question: If there was a DUI conviction, followed by a 2nd DUI conviction, then the DMV would treat it as a 2nd DUI conviction. Even if you won your APS hearing, the DMV would note the DUI convictions and take action on your DMV record. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI... Read More
Question: Was arrested for DUI in San Fernado, CA. How do i get my license? its been 6 months and no DUI charges have been filed in my dui case.
Answer: How old are you? Over or under 21 years of age at the time of your arrest? Was your license suspended based on a DMV hearing, or automatically suspended because you didn’t request a DMV hearing? Is this a first offense DUI, 2nd offense…etc.? There are a lot of variables that I would need... Read More