Question: I have a 23152 DUI charge in Metro Court. I was reading about a motion for a 1538. What is that?
Answer: A 1538 Motion is a suppression motion. For instance, if there was no probable cause for the officer to pull you over, an attorney may want to file a 1538 suppression motion. If the attorney wins that motion, then generally speaking, you would beat the DUI charge. I often handle DUI charges in Metro.... Read More
Question: How reckless driving will effect my immigration?
Answer: Although I regularly handle reckless driving cases, and often I am able to get DUI charges reduced to reckless driving, I feel your question would best be answered by an Immigration attorney (I handle criminal defense, not immigration). Also, they will probably want to know whether you were convicted of a VC 23103 (a.k.a.... Read More
Question: I have a DUI charge in Pasadena Court, and a previous Petty Theft charge from Van Nuys Court. Will the petty theft effect my DUI?
Answer: Your Petty Theft in Van Nuys shouldn’t have any effect on your DUI in Pasadena, unless you were on probation still. If you were on probation, then there is a potential probation violation issue you may have to deal with. Call me to discuss further. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com... Read More
Question: What I can do to minimize punishments for a DUI in Pasadena Court?
First, I would recommend consulting with an experienced DUI attorney in more detail about your case. Is this a first offense? In short, an experienced attorney can bring challenges to the evidence in question, and may be able to get the DUI charges dismissed or reduced prior to trial, mitigate the damages, or potentially win... Read More
Question: I have a DUI charge in San Fernando court with a .08 BAC. Is it possible to get the DUI charge reduced?
Answer: Yes. I recommend talking to an attorney about your case in more detail. I have been successful in mitigating consequences, getting charges reduced and dismissed in cases where the BAC is .08 and even when the BAC has been over a .20, in San Fernando Court, and many other courts in southern california. An... Read More
Question: How much will my drunk driving charge in Van Nuys court cost me?
Answer: Generally speaking, the fine for a first offense DUI can be anywhere between $390-$1,000 + penalty assessments. Penalty assessments are the court fees, etc. that get tacked onto the fine, which can increase the fine from almost 5 times of the actual fine amount. Also, you would have to pay additional fees for alcohol... Read More
Question: I was pulled over for a DUI in Woodland Hills (I think) and now have a DUI case in Van Nuys. When I was pulled over, did I have to answer the officer’s questions about drinking before I was arrested?
Answer: You do not have to answer the officers questions when pulled over for a DUI. Unless you are on probation, and it is a term of your probation, you do not have to do the field sobriety tests or submit to the initial Preliminary Alcohol Screening test. If you do not do a breath... Read More