Van Nuys DUI Attorney and Criminal Defense

As a DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney, I have handled countless cases in Van Nuys and throughout Los Angeles County, and I am very familiar with judges and prosecutors in Van Nuys Court. If you have received a driving under the influence or criminal charge, I would be happy to give you a free consultation. During the consultation, we can discuss the particulars behind your case, defenses, and how the court system works.

Penalties for DUI & Other Criminal Charges

Penalties for criminal charges can vary greatly depending on the type of charge, whether it is classified as a felony or misdemeanor, whether there are any enhancements to the charges, prior convictions for similar charges, and other variables. Some charges have a set minimum and maximum penalty schedule, while others are more general.
For example for a first Offense DUI charge the minimum and maximum penalty can range from:

Jail:  48 hours to 6 months
Fine:  $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessment (ie.  Approximately $1,800 or more inclusive of penalty assessments)
Probation:  3 years to 5 years
Alcohol program:  3 months to 9 months
, Interlock Device requirement (Per DMV) AA meetings, Community Service, Community Labor, Mothers against drunk driving course, etc.

If you are charged with a second or more DUI, or other enhancements, the potential penalties can increase.
That does not mean that just because you are charged with a DUI, that you have to be convicted of a DUI.  It is possible to get the DUI charges dismissed completely or reduced to a lesser offense with lesser penalties.  I have been very successful in getting DUI charges, as well as other criminal charges, dismissed in Van Nuys Court.

DMV Hearing:   Further, if you are charged with a DUI, then you likely need to request a DMV hearing to fight against the DMV suspending your drivers license.  The DMV hearing will take place in Van Nuys for most (if not all) DUI arrests that take occur in San Fernando Valley.

 Philip D. Hache, DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney

-Aggressive, Dedicated, and Sincere Defense-

If you work or live in Van Nuys, my Sherman Oaks office is very close to you, located near where the 405 and 101 freeways intersect, 3 miles south of Van Nuys Court.

I handle every case personally, and it is important for me to hear your version of what happened and to give you a straight forward assessment of your case.  I am very familiar with the Judges and Prosecutors that handle DUI and criminal charges in Van Nuys Court.  Further, for DUI cases,  I know the DMV hearing officers and have defended countless DMV hearings at the Van Nuys DMV Driver Safety Office, with a very good success rate.

As a DUI and Criminal Defense attorney, it is my goal to give you the best possible defense when handling your case, and answer any questions you may have along the way. If you have been arrested for DUI or another criminal charge, time is off the essence. Call me for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

By Phil Hache
Van Nuys DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney
818-336-1384
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