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 Burbank DUI charge with a .15, but I think they only got one Breath result. Is that valid.
Question: Technically, they need 2 valid breath samples in order for the results to be valid. In these cases, officers will sometimes charge the person with a refusal in cases where there was only 1 valid breath result, and then they asked the person to take a blood test. These cases can be complicated though,... Read More
Question: Are DUI’s filed as misdemeanors or felonies? Does it make a difference in what Court I am in? Mine is in San Fernando Court.
Answer: Usually DUI charges are filed as misdemeanors. There are exceptions, for instance, if this is a 4th or more DUI charge, or there was an accident involving injury (VC 23153), then it can be filed as a felony. Although it can make a difference what court your case is filed in, if you have... Read More
Question: Van Nuys DUI with court date coming up. Took a blood test, not sure of results. Had a prior DUI in Nevada. Will that count against me?
Answer: Potentially the van nuys DUI will be treated as a second offense, but there are variable factors to consider. The first question is, how long ago did you get the DUI in Nevada? Call me to discuss further. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts... Read More
Question: I am under 21, but have got a citation for a DUI even though my breath test came back at only a .02. My court date is at the airport court.THe cops didn’t take me to the station. What will happen.
Answer: Although you can be convicted if you are under 21 years old and your BAC was over a .01, this is a good case to fight. I have had success getting similar cases dismissed even prior to the first hearing date in some cases. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling... Read More
Question: How long will a los angeles DUI stay on my record?
Answer: A DUI will stay on your record, but if you get it expunged, the record will show that it was dismissed. The DUI will count against you for 10 years as far as it will be priorable. For example, if you get another DUI within 10 years of your prior DUI, the new DUI... Read More