Answer: No, you need to go through Van Nuys Court community service office to coordinate this. Did you have a DUI attorney handle your case? They should be able to help you out with this. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van... Read More

Answer: If the DUI is reduced to a a lesser offense, and your attorney wins the DMV hearing, then you can avoid a license suspension. If there is a DUI conviction, then there will be a license suspension. You should contact a DUI attorney to handle your case. Call me at 818-336-1DUI to discuss your... Read More

Answer: You can have the bartender testify on your behalf at trial, but if you had 2 drinks and were above the legal limit, it may not be enough. What kind of drinks were they? How much alcohol in them, etc.? These are all issues that would be brought up. There are likely other defenses... Read More

Answer: If there is a conviction for a misdemeanor Public intoxication, then it will be on your record. You should consult with an attorney about handling your case to see about getting it dismissed or reduced to an infraction. Just because there is a citation does not mean there will be a “conviction” on your... Read More

Answer: Where there any injuries at the scene? If not, it will likely be charged as a misdemeanor. Nothing to take lightly though. The fact that you have a prior DUI (but not charged with a DUI in this incident) should not raise the hit and run to a felony automatically. You should hire an... Read More