Phil Hache - DUI Defense & Criminal Law

Question: I am not admitting guilt, but was pulled over for going 151 in a 65 mph zone in California on my motorcycle. My bike was towed to one of their yards but was not “impounded” and I was not arrested at the time of the incident but I was given a court date and...

Reckless Driving

Philip

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Reckless Driving pursuant to VC 23103 is a misdemeanor offense. Someone can get cited/arrested for reckless driving if it is alleged they were driving with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Potential consequences includes between five (5) to ninety (90) days jail per statute, fines up to $1,000 plus penalty...

Probation clarification question

Philip

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Question: Can you be on formal and summary probation at the same time in the same county? I was on 3 years formal probation for a felony conviction. I had two months to go in the last year of my probation when I was pulled over for speeding and almost swerved and hit their vehicle...

What is the Penalty for DUI and 2 Hit and Runs?

Philip

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Question: What is the penalty for a DUI and 2 hit and run charges? Answer: There are a lot of unknowns here that make answering this question purely speculative. To advise, more information would be needed. Were all three issues based on one time of driving and arrest? Or are the three separate cases? Was...

Civil Harassment Order against roommate, how do I do that?

Philip

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Question: Can I file a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against a roommate? I have two roommates, one of whom has been difficult to live with since near the beginning she moved in. She gets paranoid about a past issue she had and constantly imagines hearing noises at night. She becomes very difficult when she doesn’t...

Restraining Order violation

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How bad could this get for him!? Question: My boyfriend was arrested yesterday. He previously had a Domestic Violence case with a restraining order issued against him. He and his girlfriend (who the restraining order was issued to protect) thought the restraining order was only for a year. Yesterday when his name was run in...

What is a Pre-Prelim Hearing

Philip

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Question: I was arrested and bailed out on a Felony Domestic Violence case. I just want some insight on what the next steps are in the court process? I already had the arraignment. I just want to know what to expect. I can’t afford any jail time, nor do I want to do any jail...