Question: I live in Los Angeles now, and received a DUI charge in San Fernando. I and am moving to Texas. Can an attorney handle my DUI case in San Fernando Court if I am not there?
Answer: In short, assuming this is a misdemeanor case, it should not be an issue for a privately retained attorney to handle your case without you being at the San Fernando Court. Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case further. Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout... Read More
Question: me and a friend were charged with petty theft of an item costing $19 and have a 484 Petty Theft charge in Airport Court in Los Angeles. I didn’t even have the item on me when stopped. Also…is this court near LAX?
First of all, sounds like you have a case with a good defense. The fact that the item you allegedly took…key here is allegedly, is so low in value, an attorney can potentially get the charge dismissed with out having to go to trial. Plus, the fact that you did not have the item on... Read More
I was convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles…Van Nuys Court to be specific. Is blowing into an interlock device under the influence causing an unsuccessful engine start, is either a violation of DUI probation in LA or CA VC per dmv?
Answer: If I understand your question correctly, you are just curious what would happen if you blow into your IID device when your engine is off and you are not driving. To be honest, I am not sure, but don’t know why you would bother doing such a thing. If you really must know the... Read More
Question: I have a Glendale DUI charge with a .14. Is it possible to reduce DUI charges to a wet and reckless with a .14?
Answer: It is possible to get the DUI charges reduced, possibly even completely dismissed, but an Attorney would need more information to assess your situation. Was your breath test result in the field (PAS test), or at the station? What court is your case in? The .14 is on the higher side, but not extremely... Read More
Question: I have a Court date for DUI in San Fernando, but my DMV hearing for DUI in Van Nuys. This question is about the DMV hearing. Can I get a restricted license?
Answer: If it’s a first offense DUI, then you would be able to get a restricted license after 30 days upon meeting the requirements as mandated by the DMV (SR-22, enroll in alcohol class, pay fee). There is a lot more to your license when it comes to the criminal case. You should talk to... Read More
Question: I was Convicted of a DUI in San Fernando Court 4 years ago. Is the zero tolerance law apply for the 3yrs probation or for the 10yrs the dui appears on your driver lic?
Answer: If you are over 21, the zero tolerance law is active while you are on probation. But, keep in mind that a 2nd DUI has more severe consequences than a first DUI, so be careful. Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including... Read More
Question: I got charged with a DUI in Hollywood. Pulled over for tinted windows. I think my BAC level was below a .08. What should I do?
Answer: Well, it may seem like a cliche response from an attorney….but, get a DUI Attorney to help you out if you haven’t already. There may be some holes in their evidence…for starters, from what you stated, there is no poor driving since you were pulled over only for tinted windows. If that is the... Read More