Question: What happens if I get in a car accident in Encino after drinking but below .08 BAC? If there is a DUI conviction from Van Nuys Court, will that affect my liability?

Answer: Generally when rear-ended, the person who hit you would be liable for the accident. Depending on the circumstances, it is possible that they would try to bring a DUI conviction into consideration in order to try to shift some or all of the liability, but that depends on some other variables. I recommend hiring a DUI attorney to handle your case to try to avoid the DUI conviction if possible. I would be happy to speak to you about your case in more detail, and can be reached at 818-336-1DUI or philhachelaw.com. Whatever you decide, good luck with your case.
Phil Hache,
Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney
www.philhachelaw.com
Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van Nuys, CA, San Fernando, CA, Burbank, CA Glendale, CA Pasadena, CA Metropolitan Court, Bellflower, CA, Alhambra, CA, Malibu, CA, Compton, CA, Santa Clarita, CA, Airport Court, Chatsworth, CA Inglewood, CA, Los Angeles, CA and other Courts