Question: I got a dui in nevada 9 years ago and CA just suspended my lic for a DUI based on that prior DUI…is this possible?
Answer: If you had a CA license at the time of your NV DUI, CA should have suspended your license at the time of the DUI conviction. That being said, I have never heard of the DMV issuing a suspension 9 years late. You may want to have an attorney in your area look into... Read More
Question: I am on probation for a DUI in San Fernando, CA. Still owe money. can I pay so I can join the marines?
Answer: You should consider paying off the fine, finishing any other terms of your probation, and petition the court for early termination of probation, then an expungement. An attorney can assist you with this. Call me at 818-336-1DUI if you want to discuss in further detail. I regularly handle DUI defense in San Fernando, CA... Read More
Question: Is slightly bumping my front tires into a curb reasonable suspicion to pull me over for DUI in Van Nuys, CA?
Answer: Based on your description, I don’t think that is enough to establish probable cause to approach you in regards to a DUI investigation. Assuming there is not more too it, this sounds like a good cause to bring a motion to suppress based on lack of probable cause. You should speak to a DUI... Read More
Question: Pulled over for DUI in Encino, CA. Did the police officer commit perjury? My car was properly registered, but Officer claims it was not even though he knew it was. Can DUI Defense Attorney in Encino help?
Answer: It is perjury if the officer was aware that your car was registered the whole time, but claims to have pulled you over for that reason. How do you know the officer was aware it was registered? Did you show him proof? Did he take the stand in your case if your DUI case... Read More
Question: Will a criminal DUI case be continued if I fire my DUI attorney to hire a new DUI Defense Attorney?
Answer: If a new attorney is subbed in then that is generally good cause for the judge to grant a continuance in a misdemeanor DUI case. I have personally always been granted continuances when subbing in to take over a trial. A few times I have had to convince the judge of why I and... Read More
Question: Can a judge me involved in a DUI case with accident in which he knows someone?
Answer: No, if the Judge has personal ties to any of the parties involved (for example the victim of a DUI injury car accident), the Judge should recuse himself/herself from that case. If that doesn’t happen, have your attorney file a motion to have a new Judge hear the case. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense &... Read More
Question: Can a felony theft be expunged from your record in Los Angeles, CA?
Answer: Yes, many felonies can be expunged from your record by petitioning the Court. Contact me at 818-336-1384 to discuss further. It is possible to have some felonies reduced to a misdemeanor first, and then expunged. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including... Read More