Phil Hache - DUI Defense & Criminal Law

Answer: First, a DMV hearing needs to be requested within 10 days of your arrest, or else it is likely that your license will automatically be suspended by the DMV. An attorney can handle this for you (as well as the DMV hearing, to try to protect your license. If there is a 1st DUI...

What will be the consequences if I will be charged with PC 484 petty theft first offense in Los Angeles California?

Philip

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Question: What will be the consequences if I will be charged with PC 484 petty theft first offense in Los Angeles California? I was going to buy something then got sidetracked when my girlfriend called me. She was in a panic over something and I talked to her for a while trying to calm her...

Question: Can I possibly re-schedule a court hearing? It is a felony DUI in San Fernando, CA

Philip

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For a felony, you will need to be there even if you have an attorney. If it is impossible to be there, I would recommend hiring a private attorney to see about advancing the court date to an earlier date when you can be present. If that can not happen, I would an attorney may...

Getting a record expunged rather than sealed in Van Nuys, California?

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Question: Is there a difference between getting a record expunged rather than sealed in Van Nuys, California? I heard someone in court talking about it when I was there to turn in my community service hours and I was wondering if this is something I could do. They were talking about getting their conviction expunged...

Question: Question What can I do if I am being charged for a crime in Van Nuys if I was the victim?

Philip

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Answer: Hire an Attorney to speak to the D.A. about the case. It may be possible to get them to drop the charges before they are actually filed. Either way, you should have an attorney represent you on this matter. Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts...

DUI charges in San Fernando with no evidence

Philip

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Question: Is it possible to drop DUI charges in San Fernando due to no evidence? Last weekend I was a passenger in my own car and a guy that I had seen at this bar a few times was there and we were talking. I told him I was going to call a cab and...

Question: How long can you be in jail without being sentenced for a 4th DUI in Los Angeles, CA?

Philip

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Answer: That would depend on several factors. There is a right to a speedy trial, although that right can be waived. That being said, If the court process is ongoing, a person can be kept in custody throughout that time even though there is no conviction or sentencing (yet). Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense...