What can I do if I feel my attorney is incompetent?
Question: What can I do if I feel my attorney is incompetent? Answer: One option is to hire another attorney to replace the attorney currently representing you. That is something that you can do by notifying your current attorney and let them know you are relieving them from counsel. Or, if you hire another attorney... Read More
In California, how long will my brother go to jail for if he was caught for criminal trespassing?
Question: My brother was arrested for trespassing recently and was taken into custody. In Van Nuys California, how long will my brother go to jail for if he was caught for criminal trespassing? Answer: There are many variables that come into play and it really depends on the situation, if he has a criminal record,... Read More
DUI checkpoints are in force over holidays
Please be safe while driving, and remember, CA is out in force to make DUI arrests over the holidays. In the event you or someone you know is arrested for DUI, I can be reached at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case and potential defenses. Happy Holidays, Phil Hache DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com
Will I serve jail time for a DUI violation in San Fernando Court? The citation says 23152(a) and 23152(b)
Question: Will I serve jail time for a DUI violation in San Fernando Court? The citation says 23152(a) and 23152(b). Answer: It is possible to get jail time if convicted for a DUI. In the very vast majority of DUI cases I handle I am able to get them resolved avoiding jail time. Often times... Read More
Can you get your California criminal arrest expunged?
Question: Can you get your California criminal arrest expunged? I was arrested for a misdemeanor about a year and a half ago and charges were not filed. I would like to get that arrest gone if possible. Answer: Technically you would not go through an expungement process for a an arrest. That is a process... Read More
What can I do after failure to take breath test after being arrested for a VC 23152 DUI?
Question: I was arrested for a DUI in Northridge. I did the field sobriety tests the Officer asked me to do, then after getting arrested for DUI I did not do a breath test. What can I do after failure to take breath test after being arrested for a DUI? The Officer wrote on my... Read More
Will my wife do time for a 11350(a)(1) possession of a controlled substance charge?
Question: Will my wife do time for a 11350(a)(1) possession of a controlled substance charge? Answer: Hi, under Health and Safety Code 11350(a)(1) the penalty can include custody time. The length of potential custody time can vary depending on the circumstances that led up to this arrest as well as any prior offenses. It is... Read More