Question: Can a breath machine be off by .01? I was arrested by LAPD for a DUI in Van Nuys, but I think I was right at the legal limit of .08
Answer: In short, yes. A breath machine can be off by .01…it can be off by a lot more than that too! Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case. I regularly handle DUI cases in Van Nuys and get DUI charges dismissed in many cases, particularly when the BAC is at .08. Sincerely, Phil... Read More
Question: How much do you charge for a DUI case in San Fernando Court? The first court date is in September. Also, would that include the DMV hearing?
Answer: I need to find out more information from you before I could give on a quote based on the DUI in San Fernando. Is this a first offense DUI? Where you on probation for anything at the time you were arrested? etc. Call me at 818-336-1384 and we can discuss your case in more... Read More
Question: Will I serve Jail time on a 3rd offense DUI in Metropolitan court downtown?
Answer: If there is a DUI conviction at Metro Court for a 3rd offense, then there will likely be jail time, although it may be possible to negotiate alternatives, such as house arrest. The question then becomes, how much time? I would need to know more about your case. For example, when were your prior... Read More
Question: I was caught stealing and now have a PC 484 petty theft charge in LAX / Airport Court. Am I going to jail?
Answer: Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss in further detail as there are some questions I need answered to better assess your case. For instance, is this a first offense theft, or do you have priors? Also, what was the value of the items taken? I have many other questions too. I have been successful... Read More
Question: I was arrested for a DUI in Sherman Oaks and have a Van Nuys DUI Court date next month. I don’t understand why I had to do two separate breath tests? Is this because the first one was low???
Answer: To answer your question. It is likely that the first Breath test you did was the PAS test. That stands for Preliminary Alcohol Screening test, and generally is used to determine whether or not the officer should arrest you. Often times though, the prosecutor will attempt to use the results of the PAS test... Read More
Question: I have a Van Nuys DUI court date in a month, and was arrested in Encino last week. Someone mentioned something about a DMV hearing, but I didn’t receive a date for this.
Answer: In short, you or your attorney has to request the DMV hearing, which is a hearing that will determine the status of your drivers license based on the DUI arrest. Generally, the DMV hearing must be requested within 10 days from your arrest. If you haven’t already requested the DMV hearing, I can do... Read More
Question: I have a DUI in San Fernando. I have been calling my PD, but no word back. Can I hire a private attorney who will actually return my calls? or is it too late? My next hearing is in 2 weeks. I think it is called a pretrial hearing???
Answer: You can still hire a private attorney to “sub-in” and become your attorney of record for your case. I regularly handle DUI’s in San Fernando. Feel free to contact me at 818-336-1384 if you would like to discuss in further detail. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI, Criminal and... Read More