Question: I was arrested for DUI in Van Nuys. Cop came to my car while I was parked and sleeping. Can you legally get a DUI while sleeping?
Answer: It is possible to get charged with a DUI even though you were sleeping in your car when the officer arrived and subsequently arrested you. Often in these cases there great defenses, such as lack of probable cause for the officer to approach you in the first place, which will lead to the DUI... Read More
Question: I was pulled over and cited for a 23109 exhibition of speed by a cop in studio city. I have a court date coming up in van nuys court, but was told that I am now being charged with a 23152 DUI. Is that possible.
Answer: It is possible to be charged with a DUI, even if the arresting officer did not put the 23152 charge on your original citation. Did you have any drinks at all? Did the officer perform Field sobriety tests (FST’s) or have you do a breath test or blood test? Call me to discuss. Sincerely,... Read More
Question: My son was charged with a Minor in Possession of Alcohol. He was in Encino, or Woodland hills…but his case is in Van Nuys Court in July.What should we do?
Answer:I would recommend hiring an attorney to handle this matter. The consequences of a conviction can be severe. It may be possible to get charges dismissed or reduced, and the chances of that happening increase when there is an experienced attorney on your side. I have had success getting these charges dismissed. Feel free to... Read More
How to pick the right DUI attorney to represent me?
How to pick the right DUI attorney Question: How do I pick the right DUI attorney to represent me? My case is in Van Nuys Court. First offense DUI that I received a few days ago. Then all of the sudden I got a stack of mail from attorneys. How did they even get my... Read More
Question: I have a driving without a license ticket. It says vc 12500, and is in Metro Court downtown. It’s my first offense. Will I go to jail for this?
Answer: Based on your question, jail should not come into play. I have successfully had vc 12500 charges dismissed, including dismissals of that charge (and others) in metro court downtown. Feel free to contact me with more questions. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in... Read More
Question: Do I have to show up to a DUI in Metro court downtown if I hire you? It’s a first offense DUI.
Answer: For a misdemeanor DUI, I can appear at your arraignment without you needing to be there. Also, I am regularly handling cases for DUI’s and other traffic violations at Metro court. Call me to discuss. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California... Read More
Question: I had a DUI from Van Nuys Court. Am I able to get it expunged? If so, can you help?
Answer: Yes, I can help you petition the court for an expungement. There are a few questions I would have to get answered. For instance, are you still on probation for that DUI (or any other offenses). Call me at your convenience to discuss in further detail. I have successfully expunged DUI’s in Van Nuys... Read More