Question: DUI in Metro Court. First Court date is next week. What should I do?
Answer: That is a very open ended question. My recommendation, consult (by phone or in person meeting) with an experienced DUI attorney to discuss your case. I handle DUI’s in Metro court regularly . Feel free to call me if you would like. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and... Read More
Question: I got charged with driving without a license. The citation reads VC 12500(a). I have a valid CO license…why did I get charged with this. Also, I have a DUI from 8 years ago…will that affect this?
Answer: In short, CA requires all residents to have a valid CA license. There is a short grace period if you just moved here. Often they look to see if your current address is in CA, or the car registered to your name is registered in CA. I have had success getting 12500(a) charges dismissed,... Read More
Question: I have a 1st offense DUI in Pasadena Court. I heard that I have to get an Interlock device…is that true?
Answer: If there is a 23152 DUI conviction in Los Angeles County (which includes Pasadena Court), then generally speaking, yes, you will be required to get an interlock device for 5 months for a first offense DUI. There is an exemption to this if you do not own any automobiles, or have access to any... Read More
Question: I got a DUI in San Fernando, then a 2nd DUI in Van Nuys 1 month later, I haven’t been to court on either yet…what happens now?
Well, it is likely that the Van Nuys and San Fernando will find out about the DUI’s in the other respective Courts. You have an interesting situation though. Since you weren’t on probation for either charge yet, you won’t have a probation violation. But, the Court may be tough since the DUI’s were so close... Read More
Question: What happens at the first day of trial for my 23152 DUI case in Pasadena Court?
Answer: The first day of DUI trial will probably look something like this. Getting to Pasadena Court, the Judge will then see if the prosecution and defense can come to a plea agreement. If not, then they move forward, and there may be some last minute 402 motions regarding the potential exclusion of evidence. A... Read More
Question: What happens if I blew a .08 on a DUI? It is my first DUI offense in San Fernando Court.
Answer: If you blew a .08, and this is a first offense DUI, there is a very good chance that a qualified attorney could get the DUI charge dismissed and reduced to a lesser charge without having to go to trial. That can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, and save you money in... Read More
Question: I have a 23152 DUI charge from Pasadena. The ticket also says VC 12500a. What is that?
Answer: A VC 12500(a) charge is “Driving without a valid license.” Cops arresting for a DUI will often list this charge when the driver has an out of state license. Particularly if the driver has a CA address, and the car is registered in California. A 12500(a) charge is usually charged as a misdemeanor, but... Read More