Question: What should I do if I am a first time DUI offender? 0.11 BAC DUI Court in San Fernando, CA. No other convictions in past.
Answer: I would recommend hiring an attorney. A misdemeanor should be taken seriously. Reach me at (818) 336-1384 if you would like to discuss in further detail. Even though you blew a .11, it may be possible to get the dui charges dismissed and reduced to a lesser charge. I have done this in cases... Read More
Question: How do I know if my DUI arrest was legal based on no reason to stop me in the first place? I have a DUI in Van Nuys, CA hearing next month
Answer: If the officer did not have probable cause to pull you over, your attorney may decide to run a motion to suppress. If successful, your dui will likely be dismissed. You can contact me at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case in more detail. I regularly successfully handle DUI’s in Van Nuys, CA Phil Hache... Read More
Question: If I get convicted of a 2nd DUI in Van Nuys, CA, will I be able to get a restricted license?
Answer: You will be eligible to get a restricted license on a 2nd DUI after 90 days if you get an IID device and meet the other requirements (ie. enroll in the alcohol class, etc). This is state wide (not a pilot program). Up until recently 2nd time DUI offenders had to wait much longer... Read More
Question: I got charged of petty theft 484, $26. Court date is in San Fernando, CA. I am not a U.S. citizen. Is it possible to have this charge reduced to something less?
Answer: Yes. I recently had a 484 Petty Theft charge reduced to an Infraction for Trespass in San Fernando, CA. Call me to discuss this in more detail at 818-336-1384. Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van Nuys, San Fernando, Burbank, Glendale,... Read More
Question: I was arrested for a DUI in Van Nuys, CA. Does officer credibility really do anything to help me win this case.
Answer: If you can successfully attack the officers credibility, this will help in your defense. There are obviously different levels on which you can attack the credibility of an officer witness, depending on your case. In a suppression motion, the motion would be argued for a Judge to rule on. If certain circumstances, if the... Read More
Question: Is there a difference between a 1st DUI and a 2nd DUI penalty wise? Does it matter that the first was in Van Nuys, CA and the second in San Fernando, CA Courts
Answer: Yes, the penalties for a 2nd offense DUI are more severe than a 1st DUI. If your 1st DUI was more than ten years before your recent DUI, your recent DUI will only be charged as a first offense, although the prosecutor may try to use it against you in negotiating for a plea... Read More
Question: I was charged with a misdemeanor VC 12500 driving without a license. I have a court date in Metro court in Los Angeles. Can you handle this without me going to Court?
Answer: Yes. If retained by you, I can appear for you in court, and resolve this case without you having to go to court for any of the hearings. Also, I have had a very successful track record of getting these charges dismissed completely. I have done this many times at Metro Court in Los... Read More