Question: What will happen in Pasadena court with a hit/run ticket with suspended license?
Answer: It is likely that the prosecutor is going to try to give you jail time, but there is a lot that depends on the situation. Can you describe the hit and run a little more? How much damage was caused? And were there any injuries? Also, what is your license suspended for? Feel free... Read More
Question: I was recently arrested in Encino for a misdemeanor DUI and submitted to a blood test. I was given an piece of paper that says a court date in Van Nuys Court in August. What are my chances of getting this charge reduced?
In short, you should discuss your case in further detail with a qualified DUI defense attorney. There may be several levels to attack your case on, including lack of probable cause, unlawful arrest, then the BAC level. A lot of those answers depends on the circumstances of your case specifically. Feel free to contact me... Read More
Question: Do I stand a chance hiring a lawyer for dui dismissal from San Fernando Court?
Answer: I would need some clarification on what happened, but it is possible to get DUI charges dismissed. Sometimes a complete dismissal is possible, sometimes entering a plea to a less severe charge is an option and/or mitigating consequences. You should speak to an attorney in more detail about your case, as there are a... Read More
Question: I got a DUI in Van Nuys, but now temporarily living in Mexico. Do I need to come up for every court date?
Answer: I advise retaining private counsel. Assuming the matter is a misdemeanor (ie. you did not get into an accident that caused injury to another party, or it’s not your 4th DUI for example), then under most circumstances, privately retained counsel can appear for you in court on your behalf without you having to attend.... Read More
Question: I am charged with a DUI in Van Nuys, but my blood alcohol level came back at a .04, or at least that is what the officer told me. Is this possible?
Answer: It is possible. First a couple follow up questions. Are you under 21 years of age, on probation for a prior DUI, or a commercial driver driving a commercial vehicle at the time you were arrested? Did they test you for other intoxicants other than alcohol (ie. marijuana?) Those are likely scenario’s for DUI... Read More
Question: How much time am I looking for a 4th offense petty theft in Malibu Court? I got 120 days for my first conviction….
Answer: It really depends…and it is hard to answer. Your prior offenses were not all petty thefts..right? I can’t imagine that you were given 120 days on a first offense petty theft. Where these priors grand thefts? You should call an attorney to help you handle this case and mitigate potential consequences. Sincerely, Phil Hache... Read More
I got charged for a DUI on June 9 2010 in Van Nuys. It’s been more than a year, but there has not been a court date. is it dismissed?
Answer: If they did not file charges after a year, then you should be in the clear. If they decide to file after a year, you should be able to get the charges dismissed basically, because they waited to long to file charges. You may want to check at some point down the road to... Read More