Question: I have 484 Petty Theft charge at Airport Court (near LAX). I was caught taking an $18 item. Is it possible to get this charge reduced to an infraction?
Answer: Yes. I have also been successful in getting these charges completely dismissed at Airport Court, as well as others. 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, Pasadena, Metro, Bellflower, Alhambra, Malibu, Compton, Inglewood and other Courts.... Read More
Question: Can I get jail time for a DUI in Van Nuys?
Answer: Jail time is a possibility on any DUI, but I would need to know more about your case. I have a great record of keeping people out of jail, and often getting the DUI charges dismissed. Is this a first offense DUI, 2nd DUI, 3rd DUI…? Where you on probation at the time? Was... Read More
Question: What are the chances that the DUI charges in San Fernando Court for my son will be dropped?
Answer: I don’t know if there is any type of official statistic for your answer, but the chances of getting DUI charges dismissed certainly increase with attacked properly. How old is your son, over 21? If he is under 21, then there is a zero tolerance law, so a .01 BAC or higher violates the... Read More
Question: How much will my theft charge in San Fernando Court cost me? Can I get it off my record even though I have been proven guilty?
Answer: You should hire a lawyer, and speak to him or her in more detail about your case. Unless you already had a trial or entered a guilty plea, then you are not yet proven guilty. It is possible to get the charges reduced or dismissed even if you personally feel you are guilty. What... Read More
Question: What happens when you miss your court date for a DUI in Van Nuys?
Answer: Most likely the Van Nuys Court issued a bench warrant for your arrest. It is generally beneficial to dealing with this sooner as opposed to later. I would recommend hiring an attorney to handle your DUI case (for many reasons) including to recall the case to have any warrant recalled and quashed. Phil Hache... Read More
Question: I have a medical marijuana card but being charged with a Marijuana DUI in Van Nuys Court. Is this possible?
Answer: Yes, it is possible. The medical marijuana card does give anyone the right to drive under the influence of marijuana. That being said, Marijuana DUI’s are very defendable. I handle DUI’s in Van Nuys regularly. Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss in further detail. Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI... Read More
Question: Can you handle a DUI charge in Van Nuys when the DMV hearing is scheduled in Van Nuys on the same day?
Answer: Yes, it is possible to handle a DUI hearing in Van Nuys Court the same day as the DMV hearing in Van Nuys. Often times though, I will have the DMV hearing continued to a later date as I usually subpoena additional information to help me defend my clients cases. Phil Hache DUI &... Read More