If I got a DUI in Los Angeles about 15 yrs ago, is that considered a Misdemeanor or Felony
Question: If I got a DUI in Los Angeles about 15 yrs ago, is that considered a Misdemeanor or Felony? Answer: If there was no injury involved and it was your 1st offense, then a misdemeanor. You can pull up your criminal record yo confirm. You should also consider getting the conviction expunged. Call me... Read More
Can I get my probation waived or reduced on my San Fernando DUI conviction
Question: Can I get my probation waived or reduced on my San Fernando DUI conviction? I received my first DUI DEC 09, and I completed all the mandatory requirements and paid the fine. But, the mandatory 5 year probation is severely limiting my chances of getting a job. I am 26 years old and been... Read More
How do I find out if someone has a DUI warrant out on them?
Question: My boyfriend was arrested for DUI in Van Nuys but didn’t hire a DUI attorney and didn’t go to court. How do I find out if someone has a DUI warrant out on them? Answer: One way is to run a background check on them and see if any warrants show up. Sincerely, Phil... Read More
Can I expunge my Department of Motor Vehicles findings and remove my DUI from my driving record
Question: Can I expunge my Department of Motor Vehicles findings and remove my DUI from my driving record? Answer: An expungement is to dismiss the crimimal conviction, but does not change your dmv record. Sincerely, Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van... Read More
DUI and VC 12500 no license trial results over phone
Question: My brother had a trial for DUI and VC 12500 no license. Can I call the court to find out the result of that DUI trial? Answer: Call the criminal clerk and find out if they will give you the answers you need. Some counties give this info over their court websites if you... Read More
DUI in San Fernando, CA with Assault with a Deadly weapon
Question: He was charged w/ DUI & Assault w/ deadly weapon. We are trying to 2nd guess what happened. My theory is he INTENTIONALLY used his car to drive toward a pedestrian, crowd, or officer. Even if no one was actually hit, he’d be charged w/ ADW. He may have even crashed into a store... Read More
Sentenced to jail for violating DUI probation in Ventura County. Can I get an alternative to jail?
Question: I was recently sentenced to 35 days in jail for my second DUI and a violation of probation in Ventura County, Ca. I was told I would do half the time. My DUI was almost a year ago and now I am close to 3 months pregnant. I am really worried about going to... Read More