Answer: If after getting arrested the officers asked you to submit to a breath or blood test, and you refused both, it is likely they will add a “refusal” enhancement to the charges which will increase the potential penalty (both from the court and from the dmv). It is possible to overcome this though. Call... Read More

Well, some good news for you, if your first DUI in Van Nuys was over 10 years ago, then this one in Torrance will be treated as a first DUI, even though technically it is a 2nd Offense DUI in Torrance. I would need to know more factors about your case, but you may not... Read More

Answer: Most DUI charges are filed as misdemeanors, including DUI’s in Burbank. They can be filed as felonies if it is your 4th or more DUI in 10 years, or if there is an accident with injury involved. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern... Read More

Answer: The address of where you need to go should be on the citation that initially received. Van Nuys Court is on Van Nuys Blvd. between Oxnard and Sherman Way. Most DUI’s are handled in Dept. 103 for the arraignments (ie. first court date). If you are not hiring a private attorney to handle the... Read More

Answer: First, it may be possible to fight the initial stop. Which light was out? a tail light? a license plate light? Also, if there was no poor driving, then that is very helpful as well in fighting a DUI case. Call me at 818-336-1DUI to discuss further. I handle DUI cases in San Fernando... Read More

Answer: There is an implied consent in california, that bascially means that if you are arrested for a DUI, then you consent to giving a breath or blood test. A refusal to do so can be added as an “enhancement” to the charges. Technically, you are innocent until proven guilty. The prosecutor tries to use... Read More